General Warehousing and Storage Market Report 2026

The general warehousing and storage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $344.62 billion in 2025 to $368.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of manufacturing output, growth in retail and wholesale trade, rising demand for inventory storage, increasing need for centralized distribution, availability of large-scale warehouse facilities.

The general warehousing and storage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $491.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart warehousing technologies, rising demand for last-mile fulfillment centers, expansion of cold storage infrastructure, growing focus on operational efficiency, increasing investments in logistics real estate. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of automated storage and retrieval systems, rising demand for temperature-controlled warehousing, growing adoption of warehouse management software, expansion of distribution center networks, enhanced focus on space optimization.

The growth of e-commerce is expected to drive the expansion of the general warehousing and storage market going forward. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, refers to the purchase and sale of goods, services, or information through the internet or other digital networks. It includes online retail transactions, digital payment processing, and the use of online marketplace platforms. General warehousing and storage form a critical part of the e-commerce ecosystem by supporting the storage, handling, and distribution of goods ordered online. E-commerce companies depend on warehouses to store and organize inventory efficiently, enabling faster order processing and timely delivery to customers. These facilities play a vital role in supporting the rapidly expanding online retail sector by ensuring product availability, improving order accuracy, and enhancing the overall customer experience. For instance, in December 2025, according to the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, e-commerce sales in the third quarter of 2025, adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes, reached US$310.3 billion, representing a 5.1% increase compared with the third quarter of 2024 and accounting for 16.4% of total retail sales. Therefore, the rise of e-commerce is driving the growth of the general warehousing and storage market.

Major companies operating in the general warehousing and storage market are concentrating on the integration of advanced mobile and collaborative operational solutions such as human-robot collaboration technology to improve operational efficiency, accelerate order fulfillment, and enhance workforce productivity. Human-robot collaboration technology refers to systems that enable seamless, real-time coordination between warehouse personnel and autonomous mobile robots using intelligent software, sensors, and mobile interfaces, allowing tasks to be dynamically allocated, synchronized, and optimized across human and robotic resources. For instance, in June 2023, IAM Robotics, a US-based automation technology company, launched an automated order fulfillment solution known as Lumabot. Lumabot uses the company’s Meet Me technology to coordinate humans and robots as a unified system, enabling warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing operations to boost productivity, reduce operational risk, and scale operations without increasing headcount. The Lumabot can also manage the activities of both warehouse associates and mobile robots, making it a valuable tool for business growth.

In November 2023, CEVA Logistics, a France-based logistics and supply chain company, acquired Stellar Value Chain Solutions for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, CEVA Logistics sought to expand and reinforce its footprint in the Indian contract logistics and supply chain market by strengthening its warehousing, distribution, and omnichannel fulfillment capabilities. Stellar Value Chain Solutions is an India-based third-party and contract logistics company that specializes in providing warehousing, distribution, cold chain, and e-commerce fulfillment services across industries including consumer goods, automotive, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.

Major companies operating in the general warehousing and storage market are DHL International GmbH, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Americold Realty Trust Inc., CEVA Logistics AG, Panalpina Welttransport (Holding) AG, Prologis Inc., Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC, CWT Limited, XPO Logistics Inc., GXO Logistics Inc., NFI Industries Inc., Ryder System Inc., DSV Panalpina A/S, SSI Schaefer LLC, Whirlpool Corporation, Saddle Creek Logistics Services LLC, APL Logistics Ltd., Jacobson Companies Inc., Kane Is Able Inc., Leggett & Platt Inc., Radial Inc., GEODIS S.A., Rhenus Group, ID Logistics S.A., Fulfillment Centers Inc., Verst Group Logistics Inc., Symbia Logistics LLC, Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation, The Suddath Companies.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the general warehousing and storage market in 2025. The regions covered in the general warehousing and storage market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the general warehousing and storage market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The general warehousing and storage market includes revenues earned by entities by providing businesses with the necessary space to store their products when they aren't needed for a sale. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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