Reverse Logistics Market Report 2026

The reverse logistics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $773.4 billion in 2025 to $822.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of e-commerce activities, rising product return volumes, increased emphasis on warranty and recall management, growth in retail and consumer electronics sales, development of centralized logistics networks.

The reverse logistics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.04 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on circular economy practices, rising investments in automated reverse logistics facilities, expansion of recycling and reuse programs, growing regulatory focus on waste reduction, increasing integration of ai-driven return analytics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of structured return management systems, growing integration of digital return tracking platforms, expansion of repair and refurbishment operations, rising focus on value recovery from returned goods, enhanced optimization of reverse supply chains.

The rapid growth of e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the reverse logistics market going forward. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet. Reverse logistics is used in e-commerce to manage the flow of returned products from customers back to the original point of origin, such as the warehouse or store, which helps to maintain customer trust, minimize losses, and contribute to sustainable business practices. For instance, in November 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, e-commerce increased and reached the 3rd quarter of 2023 at 7.6%, compared to the 4th quarter of 2022 by 6.9%. 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023 were made through online stores. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is driving the growth of the reverse logistics market.

Major companies operating in the reverse logistics market are focusing on developing innovative logistics infrastructure such as pickup point-based reverse logistics platforms to enhance efficiency, reliability, and control in time-sensitive healthcare logistics. Pickup point-based reverse logistics platforms are prearranged physical locations integrated into logistics networks where shipments, returns, or samples are consolidated, enabling streamlined collection, reduced handling complexity, and improved shipment coordination. For instance, in October 2023, UPS Healthcare, a US-based reverse logistics company, launched a reverse logistics service in Europe. The service, known as UPS Pickup Point locations, is a new reverse logistics solution for health laboratory customers. These pickup points aim to streamline the collection and shipment of samples to a central lab, providing a more efficient solution for healthcare companies by decreasing the number of collection sites and improving reliability and control. This initiative is a response to the challenges that healthcare-related logistics present, particularly in managing the reverse logistics of healthcare-related shipments. Additionally, these benefits make UPS Pickup Point locations a convenient and efficient option for managing shipping and receiving needs.

In November 2023, BlueYonder, a US-based supply chain solutions provider, acquired Doddle Parcel Services Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to enhance its capabilities in the first and final mile with Doddle’s innovative products. The acquisition allows Blue Yonder to offer end-to-end supply chain management and logistics, including reverse logistics and returns management, for retailers and 3PL. Doddle Parcel Services Ltd. is a Switzerland-based provider of reverse logistics for carriers.

Major companies operating in the reverse logistics market are Deutsche Post DHL Group, United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corporation, Schenker AG, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, DSV Panalpina A/S, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Dachser SE, Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Ryder System Inc., Kerry Logistics Network Limited, XPO Logistics Inc, Landstar System Inc., Kintetsu World Express Inc., ArcBest Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corp, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Echo Global Logistics Inc., Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., Agility Logistics, Safexpress Pvt. Ltd, CEVA Logistics AG, RLG Systems AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reverse logistics market in 2025. The regions covered in the reverse logistics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the reverse logistics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The reverse logistics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as product returns, remanufacturing and refurbishing, recycling, and waste management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The reverse logistics market also includes sales of pallets, dunnage, and shipping containers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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