MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)

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MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market : Trade Volume Insights

Published by MMR Statistics Reserch Team, December 2025

Regional trade performance in the Middle East and Africa Ocean Freight Forwarding Market exhibited significant fluctuations due to evolving economic conditions and logistical constraints. In 2021, the Middle East and Africa Ocean Freight Forwarding Market recorded a volume of 5,058.59 thousand TEUs, with a year-on-year growth of 10.69%, establishing a strong baseline following initial pandemic-induced operational slowdowns and supply chain disruptions. By 2023, volumes were impacted by port congestion, reduced industrial output, and the compounded effects of the Ukraine war, which disrupted energy shipments and elevated freight costs, highlighting vulnerabilities in regional trade networks. The market began recovering in 2024, reaching 4,854.08 thousand TEUs, representing a 6.53% increase over the previous year, driven by adaptive logistics strategies and gradual normalization of supply chains. In 2025, the Middle East and Africa Ocean Freight Forwarding Market recorded 4,920.03 thousand TEUs, reflecting a modest 1.36% increase, supported by improved inventory management and route optimization. The market is estimated at 4,986.89 thousand TEUs in 2026, with volumes projected to reach 5,068.49 thousand TEUs in 2027 and 6,003.33 thousand TEUs by 2032, underscoring the region’s strategic significance in global shipping and its capacity to accommodate expanding trade flows through resilient operational planning.

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Thousand TEUs and Percentage

Region

Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Time Period

2021-2032

Source Name

Maximize Market Research Pvt. Ltd

Source Link

http://www.maximizemarketresearch.com

Publisher Name

Maximize Market Research Pvt. Ltd

Publisher Link

http://www.maximizemarketresearch.com

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