The Iran logistics market size reached USD 18.51 Billion in 2024. The market is expected to reach USD 26.23 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.95% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding steadily, supported by the increasing investment in transport infrastructure to improve its logistics, enhancing regional trade ties, and government-backed connectivity projects. Strategic location remains an advantage, offering potential for cross-border growth with neighboring countries. The recovery in trade volumes post-COVID has also contributed to the expansion of Iran logistics market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 18.51 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 26.23 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.95% |
E-Commerce Growth
The swift growth of Iran's e-commerce, driven by the growing penetration of the internet and mobile phones, is transforming logistics. According to industry reports, in early 2024, Iran reported 73.14 million internet users, reflecting an 81.7% penetration rate. The nation had 48 million social media users, comprising 53.6% of its population. Additionally, there were 146.5 million active cellular mobile connections, equating to 163.7% of the total population. Consumers increasingly demand quicker delivery times and real-time tracking, which has led logistics companies to enhance last-mile delivery. Conventional courier operations are being modified to carry greater volumes of parcels, while startups are arriving in the market with app-based delivery models. Congestion in urban areas and aging infrastructure create difficulties, but there is a definite trend toward more effective, technology-driven solutions such as route optimization and micro-fulfillment centers. There is also investment in own delivery networks by retailers to address increasing customer needs. The need for fast, reliable, and inexpensive last-mile delivery became pivotal to success in online retailing in Iran. This shift is prompting greater collaboration between e-commerce platforms and logistics providers, serving as a strong driver of Iran logistics market growth.
Rapid Infrastructure Investment
Iran has been steadily increasing investment in transport infrastructure to enhance its logistics capabilities. Strategic projects include the development and modernization of highways, expansion of the national rail network, and upgrades at key ports like Chabahar and Bandar Abbas. For instance, in April 2025, Iran's private sector secured agreements with the government to invest over 640 trillion rials in railroad infrastructure, including 2,000 passenger cars and cargo wagons. An additional 30 trillion rials will fund the purchase of 650 freight wagons for transporting agricultural products. Long-term plans aim to increase freight volume to 40 Million Tons. Chabahar, in particular, is gaining attention due to its position outside the Strait of Hormuz and its potential to handle Indian and Central Asian trade. Bandar Abbas remains Iran’s busiest port, and improvements here aim to reduce congestion and boost container throughput. Rail connectivity is also improving, with efforts to link major industrial and trade hubs across the country. These upgrades aim to reduce transit times, lower freight costs, and support regional trade corridors. The overall effect is a more efficient supply chain system, which continues to attract domestic and regional business, contributing to market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on model type, transportation mode, and end use.
Model Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the model type. This includes 2PL, 3PL, and 4PL.
Transportation Mode Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the transportation mode have also been provided in the report. This includes roadways, seaways, railways, and airways.
End Use Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, food and beverages, IT hardware, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, telecom, oil and gas, and others.
Province Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Tehran, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Esfahan, Khorasan, and others.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Model Types Covered | 2 PL, 3 PL, 4 PL |
Transportation Modes Covered | Roadways, Seaways, Railways, Airways |
End Uses Covered | Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Food and Beverages, IT Hardware, Healthcare, Chemicals, Construction, Automotive, Telecom, Oil and Gas, Others |
Provinces Covered | Tehran, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Esfahan, Khorasan, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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