Reverse-Logistics Sorting-Display Global Market Report 2025

The reverse-logistics sorting-display market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.53 billion in 2024 to $2.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rising volume of product returns from e-commerce, stricter environmental regulations, increasing demand for cost-efficient logistics operations, growing consumer awareness of sustainability, and an expanding emphasis on effective inventory management practices.

The reverse-logistics sorting-display market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of automated sorting systems, rising investments in circular economy initiatives, growing emphasis on zero-waste operations, increasing demand for real-time tracking solutions, and heightened pressure for corporate sustainability compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered logistics, integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) into supply chains, innovations in technology-driven sorting systems, developments in smart display technologies, and progress in robotics applications for reverse logistics.

The exponential increase in e-commerce returns is expected to drive the growth of the reverse-logistics sorting-display market in the coming years. E-commerce returns refer to products purchased online that are sent back to retailers due to issues such as incorrect sizing, product defects, or customer dissatisfaction. With the rapid expansion of online shopping, the volume of returned merchandise has surged, creating a growing need for efficient return management systems. Reverse-logistics sorting-display solutions streamline the sorting and classification of returned goods, enabling quicker processing, reducing operational costs, optimizing inventory management, and improving customer satisfaction through faster refunds or replacements. For instance, in December 2024, the National Retail Federation (NRF), a US-based retail industry trade association, reported that total retail returns increased from $816 billion in 2022 to a projected $890 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant rise in return volumes. Therefore, the exponential rise in e-commerce returns is fueling the growth of the reverse-logistics sorting-display market.

The growing emphasis on sustainability and circular economy initiatives is expected to boost the reverse-logistics sorting-display market going forward. Sustainability and circular economy practices promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the reuse of materials to minimize environmental impact. This focus has intensified due to stricter government regulations that encourage businesses to transition from linear “take-make-dispose” models toward circular production systems. As a result, companies are increasingly adopting reverse-logistics sorting-display solutions to effectively recover, categorize, and repurpose returned or end-of-life products. These systems help minimize waste, optimize resource utilization, and support closed-loop supply chains that align operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. For instance, in November 2024, the London Borough of Hounslow, a UK-based local government authority, reported a 5% increase in recycling rates between October 2022 and September 2023. Therefore, the rising focus on sustainability and circular economy practices is propelling the growth of the reverse-logistics sorting-display market.

In October 2023, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), a US-based logistics company, acquired Happy Returns Inc. from PayPal Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables UPS to expand its returns infrastructure and enhance its digital solutions for both shippers and consumers. By integrating Happy Returns’ software and reverse logistics expertise with UPS’s extensive physical network, the company aims to offer more convenient, box-free, and label-free return options. The collaboration enhances speed, efficiency, and sustainability in return processing. Happy Returns Inc. is a US-based software and reverse logistics company specializing in reverse-logistics sorting-display solutions.

Major players in the reverse-logistics sorting-display market are FedEx Corporation, United Parcel Service Inc., Deutsche Post AG (DHL Supply Chain), XPO Logistics Inc., C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Ryder System Inc., GEODIS SA, ALOM Technologies Inc., Kuehne + Nagel International AG, CEVA Logistics AG, Reverse Logistics Group Inc. (RLG), Hollingsworth & Vose Company, Iron Mountain Incorporated, B-Stock Solutions Inc., Optoro Inc., Inmar Intelligence Inc., ReturnLogic Inc., GXO Logistics Inc., LiquiDonate Inc., and Productiv Inc.

North America was the largest region in the reverse-logistics sorting-display market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in reverse-logistics sorting-display report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the transport services sector by driving up costs for vehicles, spare parts, and fuel, key inputs often sourced from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics providers, and public transportation systems are facing squeezed profit margins as higher equipment and maintenance costs coincide with limited ability to pass on these expenses to customers due to competitive pressures. The uncertainty has also delayed fleet modernization and the adoption of greener, more efficient vehicles, slowing progress toward sustainability goals. To adapt, transport firms are optimizing route planning, investing in fuel efficiency technologies, renegotiating supplier contracts, and exploring collaborative logistics models to share costs and mitigate the impact of higher tariffs.

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Reverse-logistics sorting-display refers to a systematic process of organizing returned products in a structured and visible manner, enabling quick identification, classification, and routing based on their condition, destination, or required action. This approach streamlines the management of returns by facilitating efficient reuse, resale, recycling, refurbishment, or disposal, while minimizing errors and improving processing speed. By providing clear categorization and visual organization, it enhances decision-making, boosts operational efficiency, and optimizes the overall flow of reverse logistics operations.

The key components of reverse-logistics sorting-display include services, hardware, and software. Services in reverse logistics are designed to ensure the smooth functioning, reliability, and cost efficiency of sorting hardware and software systems. Sorting operations utilize various technologies such as semi-automated sorting, automated sorting, and manual sorting. These systems are applied across industries including pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, retail, automotive, and electronics, and are employed by end-users such as retailers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and manufacturers.

The countries covered in the reverse-logistics sorting-display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The reverse-logistics sorting-display market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as return management systems, sorting automation, inventory visibility solutions, waste reduction services, and sustainability-driven reverse supply chain operations. The reverse-logistics sorting-display market also includes sales of touchscreen displays, barcode scanners, industrial PCs, and networked sensors. 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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