Reverse Logistics Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global reverse logistics market size is calculated at USD 1.37 trillion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 4.04 trillion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 12.72% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific reverse logistics market size surpassed USD 730 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 12.76% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 2947
  • Category : Automotive

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Reverse Logistics Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Reverse Logistics Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Reverse Logistics Market, By End User

8.1. Reverse Logistics Market, by End User

8.1.1. E-commerce

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Retail

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Automotive

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.4. Consumer Electronics

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.5. Pharmaceutical

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Reverse Logistics Market, By Software

9.1. Reverse Logistics Market, by Software

9.1.1. Recalls

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Commercial Returns

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Repairable Returns

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.4. End-of-use Returns

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.5. End-of-life Returns

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Reverse Logistics Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. DB SCHENKER (Deutsche Bahn AG)

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. Deutsche Post AG

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. FedEx Corporation

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. United Parcel Service, Inc.

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. RLG Systems AG

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Core Logistic Private Limited

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. Safexpress Pvt. Ltd.

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global reverse logistics market size is expected to increase USD 4.04 trillion by 2034 from USD 1.22 trillion in 2024.

The global reverse logistics market will register growth rate of 12.72% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the reverse logistics market are DB SCHENKER (Deutsche Bahn AG), Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corporation, Kintetsu World Express, Inc., United Parcel Service, Inc., Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., RLG Systems AG, Core Logistic Private Limited, Safexpress Pvt. Ltd., and Others.

The driving factors of the reverse logistics market are the rise in e-commerce, the adoption of sustainable business practices, improved infrastructure, governmental rules and efforts, and technical improvements.

Asia Pacific region will lead the global reverse logistics market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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