PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1630930
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1630930
The global e-commerce fulfillment services market size is anticipated to reach USD 272.14 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth is primarily attributed to the rapid expansion of internet access and the corresponding surge in online shoppers globally. Consumer expectations regarding delivery times, shipping speeds, and associated costs are undergoing a rapid transformation. Delayed shipping remains a leading cause of shopping cart abandonment. To address this, established retailers like Amazon.com, Inc. have implemented strategies to deliver orders within the shortest possible timeframe, achieving same-day delivery in some major metropolitan areas. This feat is only achievable through the strategic placement and management of fulfillment centers.
The growing demand for faster deliveries necessitates the establishment of micro-warehouses with a geographically dispersed presence. This network ensures efficient last-mile delivery, minimizing the time it takes for an order to reach the end user. Additionally, picking, packing, and bundling operations play a critical role in fulfilling customer expectations for rapid deliveries. Furthermore, the adoption of automated packaging and labeling solutions in fulfillment centers empowers staff to sort, locate, seal, package, and label products significantly faster, consequently accelerating the overall delivery process.
E-commerce fulfillment service providers have witnessed a remarkable rise in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of e-commerce startups and the burgeoning market of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. These businesses often lack established distribution networks and robust transportation and logistics infrastructure. As a result, they heavily rely on third-party fulfillment service providers to manage their operations.Several service providers, including ShipBob, Inc., Red Stag Fulfillment, ShipMonk, and Radial, are now offering comprehensive e-commerce fulfillment solutions encompassing picking, packaging, warehousing, shipping, and even reverse logistics, mirroring the services provided by Amazon.com, Inc. The influx of new businesses in the e-commerce landscape is expected to further propel market growth throughout the forecast period.