PUBLISHER: Mordor Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1636164
PUBLISHER: Mordor Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1636164
The Spain E-commerce Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 5.90 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 9.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.41% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
As indicated by industry experts, in 2022, about 5.50 million people between 35 and 44 years of age bought products or services online in the Spanish e-commerce market, followed by 5.45 million users aged between 45 and 54 years.
According to 25% of Statista survey respondents, comfort was among the main reasons Spanish consumers bought certain products online rather than from bricks and mortar shops in 2022. In addition, 14% of respondents said that they had purchased online due to better prices, discounts, or offers. However, only 5% of the sample mentioned the easy process as the driving factor for online shopping.
As per a study conducted in July 2023 by industry experts, Spain ranked fifth in terms of e-commerce expenditure among other participating countries. E-commerce penetration surged during the pandemic, though moderated shortly after the ending of lockdown restrictions and the re-opening of physical retail stores.
According to the National Statistics Institute of Spain, in 2022, 31.7% of businesses were involved in e-commerce, increasing the volume of business by 20.3% compared to 2021. In order to cope with changing consumer preferences and market dynamics, a number of businesses have undertaken digital transformation initiatives.
A Eurostat report published in 2023 stated that the percentage of internet users who bought e-commerce goods and services leaped from 67% in 2020 to 76% in 2023. More people will be able to access online shopping platforms due to an increase in the overall internet penetration rate in Spain.
The Spanish population's access to the Internet increased from 87% in 2018 to 95% by 2023, according to a report compiled by industry experts for that year. Spain has been a driving force for 5G and its development and continues to support the Union, as outlined in the Communication Secure 5G Deployment in the European Union, published in January 2020.
In 2022, Madrid's logistics market reached a take-up volume of 1.26 million sq. m, a 5% increase from 2012. There was a strong demand for logistics space, with 92 transactions recorded compared to 86 in 2021.
By the end of 2022, the Valencia logistics market had almost 390,000 sq. m of take-up, exceeding the previous year's record by 3% (377,000 sq. m).
In 2022, Madrid's rent for warehouses sized over 5,000 sq. m remained steady at EUR 75 (USD 80.48) per square meter since 2020, according to industry reports. Meanwhile, rent for warehouses in Valencia shot from EUR 54 (USD 57.95) in 2021 to EUR 66 in 2022. Barcelona also recorded an increase in rent from EUR 87 (USD 93.36) in 2021 to EUR 90 (USD 96.58) in 2022 per sq. m.
The Catalan logistics market in Barcelona continued its positive trend in 2022. As per sources, warehouse take-up exceeded 821,000 sq. m, distributed across 60 transactions in Barcelona.
The market for e-commerce logistics in Spain is competitive, owing to the presence of various companies. The e-commerce logistics market in Spain is fragmented and depicts intense competition among the market players. The competitive landscape is dynamic, with ongoing developments and competition driving companies to adapt to emerging trends, technological progress, and changing consumer preferences. Global logistics giants such as UPS have a strong presence, providing a range of services from express delivery to supply chain management. However, the e-commerce logistics industry in Spain has low to moderate barriers to entry, allowing new companies to enter the market. DHL International Gmbh, Celeritas, and Seur are among the most important players in this market.