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

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Rising Import Requirements to Shape the Future Outlook of the MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market

Published by MMR Statistics Reserch Team, December 2025

Severe pandemic-driven disruptions, vessel shortages, and port congestion shaped early performance across the MEA region. From 2021 to 2024, the market was valued at USD 10,620.54 million in 2021, supported by a YoY rise of 68.47% as freight rates surged under constrained capacity. In 2025, the market was valued at USD 8,976.04 million as operators recalibrated services following earlier supply chain imbalances and volatile demand patterns. Prevailing labor shortages and delayed inland connectivity continued to influence operational efficiency. For 2026, the market is estimated to reach USD 9,166.60 million, reflecting gradual stabilization supported by improved port throughput and stronger regional import requirements. Across 2027–2032, the market is projected to reach USD 11,157.53 million by 2032, with YoY expansion encouraged by trade recovery, fleet repositioning, and better vessel scheduling. Overall, the MEA market is moving toward a more balanced growth environment as supply-chain capacity strengthens and cross-border logistics networks expand.

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in USD Million and Percentage

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Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Time Period

2021–2032

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MMR Statistics

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MMR Statistics

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https://www.mmrstatistics.com/

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