Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market

Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size

The size of the Europe pharmaceutical logistics market was valued at USD 31.35 billion in 2024. This market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2033 and be worth USD 63.72 billion by 2033 from USD 33.92 billion in 2025. 

MARKET DRIVERS

Rising OTC Drug Demand and Pandemic Response Accelerate Logistics Growth

The growing demand for over-the-counter drugs across the European region is one of the key factors propelling the pharmaceutical logistics market growth in Europe. The usage of several vitamin tablets that do not require any prescription and do not give any side effects by the European population has seen a spike in recent days. In addition, the usage of painkiller tablets as an OTC drug is high among the population of the UK. The growing consumption of over-the-counter drugs by the European population requires a significant supply of these drugs, which is expected to promote the demand for pharmaceutical logistics to store and supply. The European pharmaceutical logistics market has seen a quick acceleration in terms of growth due to COVID-19. During the pandemic, the need for various drugs and medical supplies increased significantly, leading to the pharmaceutical logistics market. Europe is one of the regions severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Rising Drug Manufacturing and Disease Burden Drive Logistics Demand

The growing manufacturing activities from pharmaceutical companies across the European region are predicted to promote the pharmaceutical logistics market in the European region. To meet the growing demand for various drugs, the manufacturers have increased their production activities. In addition, the incidence of chronic and infectious diseases in the European region is growing consistently, which is expected to demand more drug production that requires efficient logistical support to reach the end consumer.

Home Healthcare Demand and Emergency Transport Needs Fuel Logistics Growth

The increasing demand for home healthcare devices and fast-track assistance in the healthcare sector is anticipated to support the pharmaceutical logistics market growth in the European region. In addition, due to growing awareness among people regarding disease prevention, the adoption of home healthcare devices among people is increasing, which promotes the usage of logistical services in this region. These products are sensitive and require efficient transportation facilities, which pharmaceutical logistics services can provide. The transportation of healthcare needs by air and water is increasing due to long distances and emergency drug needs. In recent years, airways have become more available between different places to reach faster. Healthcare-related products and drugs are also sent through the airway to the regions requiring pharmaceutical logistics services.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

High Costs and Delivery Delays Limit Logistics Market Growth

The high costs associated with the transportation ordered quantity is small, which is one of the major factors hampering the growth rate of the European pharmaceutical logistics market. Furthermore, the delivery time issues associated with the transportation of medical goods are another major factor hindering market growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The European region held 34.8% of the global market in 2023, which was the largest among all regions. The increasing need for medical devices and drugs and the growing number of European pharmaceutical logistics centers, are propelling the regional market growth. As a result, Europe is also expected to showcase a promising growth rate during the forecast period.

The German pharmaceutical logistics market is anticipated to play the leading role in the European market during the forecast period.

Germany is the largest pharmaceutical market in Europe and has a skilled workforce that can help with high production quality. Germany-based logistics provides an additional feature to the logistics services, such as the timely delivery of temperature-controlled medicine and high-value products. It also provides a low cost for the trans transportation of drugs, which demands the growth of pharmaceutical logistics in Germany. Some reputed companies also provide pharmaceutical warehouses in Germany for storage capacity. It also provides a specialized place for temperature-controlled products.

On the other hand, the UK market is predicted to showcase a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. In the United Kingdom, pharmaceutical logistical companies deliver veterinary drugs and veterinary devices, mainly due to the growing expenditure on pets, increasing incidence of zoonotic diseases, and growing adoption of pets among the European population. The pharmaceutical industry in the UK is playing a vital role in the country's economic growth and is growing considerably due to increasing investments. According to the Office for National Statistics, the United Kingdom's spending on health has increased over the past three years due to an increase in the efficient supply chain system for pharmaceutical products.

KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS

DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, United Parcel Service, CH Robinson,  Eurotranspharma, Centre Specialites Pharmaceutiques, PostNL Pharma & Care, and Trans-o-Flex Schnell-Lieferdienst GmbH are companies playing a major role in the European pharmaceutical logistics market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This Europe pharmaceutical logistics market research report is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Type

• Cold Chain Logistics

• Non-Cold Chain Logistics

By Component

• Storage

  • Warehouse

  • Refrigerated Container
• Transportation
  • Sea Freight Logistics
  • Airfreight Logistics
  • Overland Logistics
• Monitoring Components
  • Hardware
    • Sensors
    • RFID Devices
    • Telematics
    • Networking Devices
  • Software

By Country

• UK
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Turkey
• Czech Republic
• Rest of Europe