IMARC Group has recently released a new research study titled “South Korea Logistics Market Report by Model Type (2 PL, 3 PL, 4 PL), Transportation Mode (Roadways, Seaways, Railways, Airways), End Use (Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Food and Beverages, IT Hardware, Healthcare, Chemicals, Construction, Automotive, Telecom, Oil and Gas, and Others), and Region 2026-2034”, offers a detailed analysis of the market drivers, segmentation, growth opportunities, trends and competitive landscape to understand the current and future market scenarios.

South Korea Logistics Market Overview

The South Korea Logistics Market Size reached a size of USD 110.8 Billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.76% during the forecast period 2026-2034, reaching USD 141.6 Billion by 2034. Growth is driven by the country’s strategic location, expansion in e-commerce, favorable government policies, increased technology adoption, and rising healthcare demands, alongside growth in aerospace industry logistics.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Year/Period: 2020-2025
• Forecast Year/Period: 2026-2034

South Korea Logistics Market Key Takeaways

• Market Size in 2025: USD 110.8 Billion
• CAGR: 2.76% (2026-2034)
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034
• South Korea's strategic location as a gateway to key Asian markets such as China and Japan enhances its role in international trade.
• Robust manufacturing and export industries in electronics, automotive, and shipbuilding generate significant cargo volumes.
• Growth of e-commerce and online retail sectors increases demand for last-mile delivery and modern warehousing solutions.
• Expansion of cold chain logistics driven by demand for fresh and frozen foods creates new opportunities.
• Advanced transportation infrastructure and government support for Industry 4.0 technology boost logistics efficiency.

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South Korea Logistics Market Growth Factors

South Korea’s strategic geographic location near major Asian economies including China and Japan underpins its role as a critical hub for international trade. This positioning bolsters demand for logistics services as the country serves as a gateway facilitating cargo movement across the region. The robust manufacturing and export sectors, particularly in electronics, automotive, and shipbuilding, sustain high cargo volumes that reinforce the requirement for efficient logistics solutions.

The dynamic growth of e-commerce and domestic online retail in South Korea has significantly enhanced the demand for logistics, especially in last-mile delivery services and advanced warehousing facilities. Consumers’ increasing preference for online shopping necessitates reliable and rapid delivery, pushing logistics providers to innovate and expand capacity. This trend amplifies the logistics market's growth prospects.

Additionally, the growing cold chain logistics sector — propelled by rising demand for fresh and frozen food products — presents lucrative opportunities for market expansion. South Korea’s well-developed transportation network comprising roads, rails, ports, and airports enhances domestic and international connectivity, while government initiatives supporting Industry 4.0 catalyze the adoption of automation and digital technologies in logistics, thus improving operational efficiencies and reducing costs.

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South Korea Logistics Market Segmentation

Model Type:

• 2 PL
• 3 PL
• 4 PL

These types categorize logistics based on the involvement level of service providers from basic transport to fully integrated logistics solutions.

Transportation Mode:

• Roadways
• Seaways
• Railways
• Airways

Segments based on transportation infrastructure modes utilized for goods movement nationally and internationally.

End Use:

• Manufacturing
• Consumer Goods
• Retail
• Food and Beverages
• IT Hardware
• Healthcare
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Automotive
• Telecom
• Oil and Gas
• Others

Each end-use segment represents the industry sectors utilizing logistics services tailored to their specific supply chain needs.

Regional Insights

The report covers major regional markets including the Seoul Capital Area, Yeongnam (Southeastern Region), Honam (Southwestern Region), Hoseo (Central Region), and Others. Not provided in source are exact market shares or CAGR values by region. The Seoul Capital Area is noted as a significant market, given its economic prominence in the country.

South Korea's developed infrastructure and connectivity in these regions support the growth of logistics services and enhance trade facilitation.

Key Players

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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