Reverse Logistics Market

E-Commerce Penetration Worldwide to Boost the Demand for Reverse Logistics

The reverse logistics market worldwide is expected to grow with a CAGR of 5.90% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 967.89 Bn in 2018. Government regulations for e-waste, the growth of the e-commerce industry, and rising product recall in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry worldwide are the major growth factors for the global reverse logistics market. The process of transporting products from the point of consumption to the point of origin for reuse, repair, refurbishment, and others is known as reverse logistics. In addition, the growth of blockchain technology in the logistics industry also plays a major role in the growth of the reverse logistics market. As a result of these factors, we are expecting substantial growth in the global reverse logistics market during the forecast period. 

Market Synopsis

E-Commerce to be the fastest growing segment

The E-commerce industry segment will be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period owing to continually growing e-commerce penetration worldwide. In 2018, there were more than 1.92 Bn e-commerce users globally. The return rate of e-commerce products is around 25% of global e-commerce sales. E-commerce consumers return the products due to wrong/damaged products received quality issues, incorrect size, and others. Ease of access to e-commerce and convenient product return process is the major growth factor for the segment. Therefore, we expect the e-commerce segment to be the fastest growing segment in the global reverse logistics market.

The Asia Pacific to Continue its Dominance

In 2018, Asia Pacific was the largest contributor to the global reverse logistics market, followed by North America and Europe. The Asia Pacific accounts for above 30% of the market share in the same year. Penetration of the e-commerce industry, growth of the manufacturing industry, and urbanization, among others, are the major growth factors for the region. In addition, emerging economies such as China and India will be the key contributor to the growth of the region owing to the increase in smartphone penetration and consumers’ inclination toward online shopping. As a consequence of the aforementioned factors, we expect the Asia Pacific region to continue its dominance during the forecast period.

Some of the prominent players operating in the reverse logistics market include Cycleon Netherlands B.V., C.H. Robinson, DB Schenker, FedEx Corporation, Kintetsu World Express, Inc., Reverse Logistics Company, The Deutsche Post AG, United Parcel Service, Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., Cycleon Netherlands B.V., CEVA Logistic, and others.

Historical & Forecast Period

This research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2017 to 2027, considering 2018 as the base year for the research. In addition, compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each respective segment was calculated for the forecast period from 2019 to 2027. 

Report Scope by Segments

The reverse logistics market report provides market size and estimates based on market dynamics and key trends observed in the industry. In addition, the report provides a holistic view of the global reverse logistics market based on return type, end-user, cost incurred, and geography. Key segments covered in the report are as follows: 

Segmentation Return Type Segment (2019–2027; US$ Bn)

•  Recalls
•  Commercial Returns
•  Repairable Returns
•  End-of-Use Returns
•  End-of-Life Returns 

End-User Type Segment (2019–2027; US$ Bn)

•  e-Commerce
•  Automotive
•  Pharmaceuticals
•  Consumer Electronics
•  Clothing
•  Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)

Cost Incurred Segment (2019–2027; US$ Bn)

•  Manufacturer
•  Distributor
•  Retailer

Geography Segment (2019–2027; US$ Bn)

•  North America (U.S. and Rest of North America)
•  Europe (U.K., Germany, France, and Rest of Europe)
•  Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia Pacific)
•  Rest of World (Middle East & Africa (MEA), Latin America)

Unique data points of this report

• Statistics on the logistics industry worldwide
• Recent trends across different regions in terms of adoption of reverse logistics
• Notable developments going on in the reverse logistics industry
• Attractive investment proposition for reverse logistics segment as well as geography
• Comparative scenario for all the segments for years 2018 (actual) and 2027 (forecast)

1. Preface
1.1. Report Scope and Description
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Phase I-Secondary Research
1.2.2. Phase II-Primary Research
1.2.3. Phase III-Expert Panel Review
1.2.4. Assumptions
1.2.5. Approach Adopted

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global RL Market Snapshot
2.2. Global RL Market, By Return Type, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.3. Global RL Market, By End-user, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.4. Global RL Market, By Cost Incurred, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.5. Global RL Market, By Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)

3. Global RL Market Analysis
3.1. Global RL Market Overview
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.2. Market Challenges
3.3. Attractive Investment Proposition, By Geography, 2018
3.4. Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants
3.4.1. Major Strategies Adopted

4. Global Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Value, By Return Type , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Market Analysis
4.2. Recalls
4.3. Commercial Returns
4.4. Repairable Returns
4.5. End-of-Use Returns
4.6. End-of-Life Returns

5. Global Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Value, By End-user , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Market Analysis
5.2. E-Commerce
5.3. Automotive
5.4. Pharmaceuticals
5.5. Consumer Electronics
5.6. Clothing
5.7. Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)

6. Global Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.1. Market Analysis
6.2. Manufacturer
6.3. Distributor
6.4. Retailer

7. North America Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.1. North America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.1.1. Recalls
7.1.2. Commercial Returns
7.1.3. Repairable Returns
7.1.4. End-of-Use Returns
7.1.5. End-of-Life Returns
7.2. North America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1. E-Commerce
7.2.2. Automotive
7.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
7.2.4. Consumer Electronics
7.2.5. Clothing
7.2.6. Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)
7.3. North America RL Market Value, Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1. Manufacturer
7.3.2. Distributor
7.3.3. Retailer
7.4. North America RL Market Value, By Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1. U.S.
7.4.1.1. U.S. RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1.2. U.S. RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1.3. U.S. RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2. Rest of North America
7.4.2.1. Rest of North America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2.2. Rest of North America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017– 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2.3. Rest of North America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)

8. Europe Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.1. Europe RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.1.1. Recalls
8.1.2. Commercial Returns
8.1.3. Repairable Returns
8.1.4. End-of-Use Returns
8.1.5. End-of-Life Returns
8.2. Europe RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. E-Commerce
8.2.2. Automotive
8.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
8.2.4. Consumer Electronics
8.2.5. Clothing
8.2.6. Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)
8.3. Europe RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Manufacturer
8.3.2. Distributor
8.3.3. Retailer
8.4. Europe RL Market Value, By Region, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1. U.K.
8.4.1.1. U.K. RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1.2. U.K. RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1.3. U.K. RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2. Germany
8.4.2.1. Germany RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.2. Germany RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.3. Germany RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3. France
8.4.3.1. France RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3.2. France RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3.3. France RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017– 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4. Rest of Europe
8.4.4.1. Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4.2. Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4.3. Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)

9. Asia Pacific Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.1.1. Recalls
9.1.2. Commercial Returns
9.1.3. Repairable Returns
9.1.4. End-of-Use Returns
9.1.5. End-of-Life Returns
9.2. Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. E-Commerce
9.2.2. Automotive
9.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
9.2.4. Consumer Electronics
9.2.5. Clothing
9.2.6. Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)
9.3. Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Manufacturer
9.3.2. Distributor
9.3.3. Retailer
9.4. Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1. Japan
9.4.1.1. Japan RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1.2. Japan RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1.3. Japan RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2. China
9.4.2.1. China RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.2. China RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.3. China RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3. India
9.4.3.1. India RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3.2. India RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3.3. India RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.4.4.1. Rest of Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4.2. Rest of Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4.3. Rest of Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)

10. Rest of World Reverse Logistics (RL) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.1. Rest of World RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.1.1. Recalls
10.1.2. Commercial Returns
10.1.3. Repairable Returns
10.1.4. End-of-Use Returns
10.1.5. End-of-Life Returns
10.2. Rest of World RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.2.1. E-Commerce
10.2.2. Automotive
10.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
10.2.4. Consumer Electronics
10.2.5. Clothing
10.2.6. Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.)
10.3. Rest of World RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.3.1. Manufacturer
10.3.2. Distributor
10.3.3. Retailer
10.4. Rest of World RL Market Value, By Region, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1. Latin America
10.4.1.1. Latin America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1.2. Latin America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1.3. Latin America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2. Middle-East and Africa
10.4.2.1. Middle-East and Africa RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2.2. Middle-East and Africa RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2.3. Latin America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)

11. Company Profiles
11.1 Cycleon Netherlands B.V.
11.2 C.H. Robinson
11.3 DB Schenker
11.4 FedEx Corporation
11.5 Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
11.6 RL Company
11.7 The Deutsche Post AG
11.8 United Parcel Service
11.9 Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.
11.10 CEVA Logistics

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Reverse Logistics (RL): Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global RL Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global RL Market, By Return Type, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global RL Market, By End-user, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global RL Market, By Cost Incurred, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global RL Market, By Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 8 Global RL Market Value and Growth, 2018 – 2027 , (US$ Bn and % Y-o-Y)
FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants, 2018
FIG. 10 Global RL Market Value Contribution, By Return Type, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 11 RL Recalls Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 12 RL Commercial Returns Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 13 RL Repairable Returns Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 RL End-of-Use Returns Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 RL End-of-Life Returns Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global RL Market Value Contribution, By End-user, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 17 Global RL Market Value & Growth for E-Commerce , 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Automotive, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Pharmaceuticals, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Consumer Electronics, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Clothing, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Others (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, etc.), 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Global RL Market Value Contribution, By Cost Incurred, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 24 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Manufacturer , 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Distributor, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 26 Global RL Market Value & Growth for Retailer, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 North America RL Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 28 Europe RL Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 29 Asia Pacific RL Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027 , (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 30 RoW RL Market Value and Growth, 2017– 2027, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Reverse Logistics (RL) Market
TABLE 2 Evolution of RL
TABLE 3 Impact Indicators
TABLE 4 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 5 North America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 North America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 North America RL Market Value, By Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 U.S. RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 U.S. RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 U.S. RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Rest of North America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 Rest of North America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Rest of North America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 Europe RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 Europe RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 Europe RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 Europe RL Market Value, By Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 U.K. RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 U.K. RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 U.K. RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 France RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 France RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 France RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Germany RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 Germany RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 Germany RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 30 Rest of Europe RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 35 China RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017- 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 36 China RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 37 China RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 38 Japan RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017– 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 39 Japan RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 40 Japan RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 41 India RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 42 India RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 43 India RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 44 Rest of Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 45 Rest of Asia Pacifc RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 46 Rest of Asia Pacific RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 47 Rest of World RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 48 Rest of World RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 49 Rest of World RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 50 Rest of World RL Market Value, By Region, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 51 Latin America RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 52 Latin America RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 53 Latin America RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 54 Middle-East and Africa RL Market Value, By Return Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 55 Middle-East and Africa RL Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 56 Middle-East and Africa RL Market Value, By Cost Incurred, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)