Warehousing and Storage Market Report 2026

The warehousing and storage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $713.06 billion in 2025 to $765.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized retail supply chains, growth of manufacturing output, increasing demand for bulk storage facilities, rising globalization of trade flows, development of industrial logistics parks.

The warehousing and storage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.03 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing expansion of e-commerce fulfillment centers, increasing adoption of smart warehousing technologies, rising investments in cold storage infrastructure, growing focus on real-time inventory visibility, expansion of sustainable warehouse design practices. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated warehouse management systems, rising demand for cold chain and refrigerated storage, growing deployment of robotics and asrs solutions, expansion of multi-client and bonded warehousing facilities, enhanced focus on inventory accuracy and space optimization.

The increasing demand for refrigerated warehousing and storage is anticipated to drive the expansion of the warehousing and storage market in the coming years. Refrigerated warehousing and storage refer to facilities or buildings equipped with advanced cooling or refrigeration systems that maintain low temperatures. This type of storage improves the warehousing process by accommodating temperature-sensitive products, expanding the customer base, and complying with stricter regulations. For example, in February 2023, according to the US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, a US government agency, frozen poultry inventories kept in refrigerated warehouses grew by 13% compared with January 2022, while frozen fruit inventories rose 17% year over year, indicating increased use of temperature-controlled storage capacity. Therefore, the rising demand for refrigerated warehousing and storage is fueling the growth of the warehousing and storage market.

Major companies operating in the warehousing and storage market are increasingly concentrating on launching plug-and-play warehouse automation systems to secure a competitive advantage. A plug-and-play warehouse automation system is a ready-to-use, pre-configured automation solution designed to enhance and simplify various warehouse operations without requiring extensive customization or integration. For example, in January 2023, AutoStore Holdings, a Norway-based automation firm, introduced AutoStore Pio, a plug-and-play warehouse automation system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The system utilizes AutoStore's Cube Storage technology, which employs a grid of robots to transport bins of goods within a warehouse. Pio's innovative pay-per-pick application of AutoStore cube storage technology targets retailers in apparel, sporting goods, crafts, and cosmetics.

In March 2025, Source Logistics, a US-based logistics company, acquired LaGrou Distribution’s warehousing operations for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Source Logistics aimed to broaden its warehousing presence in the Midwest and enhance its capabilities in temperature-controlled and integrated logistics services for food and consumer goods clients. LaGrou Distribution is a US-based logistics provider specializing in dry and temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation solutions, rail-served facilities, and value-added supply chain services.

Major companies operating in the warehousing and storage market are Deutsche Post DHL Group, GXO Logistics Inc., Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Geodis Group, DSV A/S, Cold Storage Management Services (Pty) Ltd, Docustore Cc, Storall, Nippon Express, GLS Parcel Service, Lidl Great Britain Limited, DB Schenker, Brasfrigo S/A, Mitsubishi Logistics, Combi Logistics, Ryder System Inc., Ukr Trading FZ LLC, GMK Logistics, INDU Logistics, Aldi Stores Limited, Martini Meat S.A. Armazens Gerais, Frialsa, Amazon France Logistique, Sozo Logistics (Pty) Ltd, CJ Logistics, Green Africa Container Depots (Pty) Ltd, Central Consumable Services Cc, LODI, Agility Logistics, Qualianz, Dubai CommerCity, Freedom warehousing and solutions, Bina Global Transport, Verks Global Logistics (VGL), Friozem Armazens Frigorificos Ltda, Fukuyama Transporting Co, Sysco EastTexas Llc, DH warehousing & fulfillment Ltd, G&S Logistics, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, N B Refrigeration Ice And Cold Storage, AmeriCold Logistics LLC, Belleair Storage, BSC Logistics, Arfrio Armazens Gerais Friogorificos, Lagermax Lagerhaus und Speditions AG, Ridge Logistics, Yusen Logistics, Supply Chain Services, Al-Futtaim Logistics, ProConnect Integrated Logistics, CEVA Logistics, Envoy Networks Prep partners group, Isewan Terminal Service, Superfrio Armazens Gerais Ltda, Comfrio.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the warehousing and storage market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the warehousing and storage market. The regions covered in the 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 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 warehousing and storage market includes revenues earned by entities by storing goods for smooth distribution, ensuring the supply chain of goods, managing inventory, and enhancing customer satisfaction. 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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