Event Logistics Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025

Description

The Global Event Logistics Market, valued at USD 72.3 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by the increasing number of both local and international events as global economies continue to expand. The demand for logistics services spans various events, including trade shows, corporate conferences, exhibitions, sports tournaments, music festivals, and more.

The market is segmented by service type, which includes transportation, warehousing and storage, inventory management, logistics planning, and coordination, among others. In 2024, transportation accounted for 35% share and is expected to grow to USD 35 billion by 2034. This growth is fueled by the rising scale and complexity of major events. Large-scale gatherings, such as sports tournaments and music festivals, require intricate transportation solutions to manage the movement of equipment, staging, and materials. These logistics often involve tight schedules and precise coordination to ensure the timely delivery of everything from sound equipment to lighting and temporary infrastructure. Technologies like real-time tracking and route optimization also improve the efficiency and transparency of event transportation.

In terms of application, the event logistics market is divided into corporate events, sports events, entertainment events, public events, and private events. Among these, the entertainment events segment held the largest share of 38% in 2024. As entertainment events, such as concerts and music festivals, gain popularity-especially among younger audiences-the demand for logistics support has increased. These events often require complex setups, including the transport of sound systems, lighting rigs, staging, and temporary facilities, all of which must be managed efficiently.

Market Scope
Start Year	2024
Forecast Year	2025-2034
Start Value	$72.3 Billion
Forecast Value	$125.5 Billion
CAGR	5.8%

North America is the leading region in the global event logistics market, holding a 35% share in 2024, with the U.S. being the largest contributor. The region has a high demand for logistics solutions for corporate events, trade shows, and exhibitions. As the number of international exhibitors and attendees at major events continues to grow, the need for reliable logistics services to transport materials and set up venues has surged.

As the event logistics market continues to expand, the demand for innovative and efficient logistics solutions will be crucial to supporting the smooth execution of various events worldwide.

Product Code: 12270

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

1.1 Research design
- 1.1.1 Research approach
- 1.1.2 Data collection methods
1.2 Base estimates & calculations
- 1.2.1 Base year calculation
- 1.2.2 Key trends for market estimation
1.3 Forecast model
1.4 Primary research and validation
- 1.4.1 Primary sources
- 1.4.2 Data mining sources
1.5 Market scope & definition

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Industry 360° synopsis, 2021 - 2034

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Event organizers and planners
- 3.1.2 Logistics service providers
- 3.1.3 Technology providers
- 3.1.4 Transportation and infrastructure providers
- 3.1.5 End users
3.2 Supplier landscape
3.3 Profit margin analysis
3.4 Technology & innovation landscape
3.5 Patent analysis
3.6 Key news & initiatives
3.7 Regulatory landscape
3.8 Key success factors in event logistics
3.9 Customer preferences and insights
3.10 Impact forces
- 3.10.1 Growth drivers
  - 3.10.1.1 Increasing number of global and local events
  - 3.10.1.2 Rising adoption of real-time tracking and automation technologies
  - 3.10.1.3 Increased corporate spending on brand experiences
  - 3.10.1.4 Expansion of event tourism in emerging markets
- 3.10.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
  - 3.10.2.1 High operational costs and complexity in logistics coordination
  - 3.10.2.2 High sensitivity to economic fluctuations and budget constraints
3.11 Growth potential analysis
3.12 Porter's analysis
3.13 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
4.4 Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Service, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)

5.1 Key trends
5.2 Transportation
5.3 Warehousing and storage
5.4 Inventory management
5.5 Logistics planning and coordination
5.6 Others

Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Event Size, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)

6.1 Key trends
6.2 Small (up to 500 attendees)
6.3 Medium (500 to 2,000 attendees)
6.4 Large (2,000 to 10,000 attendees)
6.5 Mega (over 10,000 attendees)

Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)

7.1 Key trends
7.2 Corporate events
7.3 Sports events
7.4 Entertainment events
7.5 Public events
7.6 Private events

Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)

8.1 Key trends
8.2 Corporate and commercial
8.3 Entertainment & media
8.4 Sports
8.5 Government & public sector
8.6 Educational institutions
8.7 Others

Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)

9.1 Key trends
9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 U.S.
- 9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 UK
- 9.3.2 Germany
- 9.3.3 France
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.7 Nordics
9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 China
- 9.4.2 India
- 9.4.3 Japan
- 9.4.4 Australia
- 9.4.5 South Korea
- 9.4.6 Southeast Asia
9.5 Latin America
- 9.5.1 Brazil
- 9.5.2 Mexico
- 9.5.3 Argentina
9.6 MEA
- 9.6.1 UAE
- 9.6.2 South Africa
- 9.6.3 Saudi Arabia

Chapter 10 Company Profiles

10.1 Agility
10.2 Bollore
10.3 C.H. Robinson
10.4 CEVA
10.5 CEVA Logistics
10.6 DB Schenker
10.7 DHL
10.8 EFI Logistics
10.9 Expeditors
10.10 FedEx
10.11 GEFCO
10.12 Geodis
10.13 Kuehne Nagel
10.14 Senator
10.15 SOS Global
10.16 Transtar
10.17 TWI Group
10.18 UPS
10.19 XPO
10.20 Yamato Transport

Event Logistics Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034