Last updated: 11 November 2026 · All figures checked against their sources.
The Egypt freight and logistics market was worth USD 10.93 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 14.66 billion by 2031, growing 5.04% a year, according to Mordor Intelligence. This Freight Club guide gathers the latest figures on modes, ports, the Suez Canal and Egypt’s logistics ranking.
Use it to size the opportunity, plan your supply chain or brief investors. Every number below links to the report or official statement it comes from, and the table near the end shows the period each figure covers, because the sources use different years and methods.
The market is worth about USD 11 billion and growing around 5% a year. Mordor Intelligence values it at USD 10.93 billion in 2025 and USD 11.48 billion in 2026, rising to USD 14.66 billion by 2031 at a 5.04% compound annual growth rate, according to its Egypt freight and logistics market report.
The same forecast appears in a report by Egypt’s Cabinet-affiliated Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), titled “Green Logistics: Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain Model”, which projects the market to grow from $10.93 billion in 2025 to $14.66 billion by 2031, as reported by Arab Finance via Zawya.
| Year | Market size (USD) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.93 billion | Base year estimate |
| 2026 | 11.48 billion | Forecast |
| 2031 | 14.66 billion | Forecast (5.04% CAGR, 2026–2031) |
Market-size estimates depend on each research firm’s scope and method, so figures from other publishers can differ. Compare like with like before you quote a number in a business plan.
Logistics is a core part of Egypt’s economy. The transport and storage sector contributed an average of about 5% of Egypt’s GDP between fiscal years 2015/2016 and 2024/2025, according to the IDSC report, based on the Ministry of Planning’s national database, as reported by Zawya.
Egypt’s location adds a role far beyond its own economy. The same IDSC report notes that around 12% of global seaborne trade passes through the Suez Canal, the shortest sea link between East and West, as reported by Zawya. That traffic supports ports, shipping agencies, freight forwarders, customs brokers and trucking companies across the country.
Road freight dominates Egypt’s freight market. It held 62.62% of freight transport revenue in 2025, while air freight is forecast to be the fastest-growing mode at a 5.63% CAGR between 2026 and 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence.
Most imports arrive by sea and then move inland by truck, which is why road freight leads by revenue. The same report forecasts wholesale and retail trade to be the fastest-growing end user, at a 5.32% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, driven by e-commerce and modern retail. For the costs behind those deliveries, see our guide to last mile delivery costs in Egypt, and find carriers in the trucking companies directory.
Egypt’s ports handled a record volume in 2025. They moved 11.1 million TEUs, up 24.3% from 8.9 million TEUs in 2024, according to a Ministry of Transport statement reported by Arab Finance.
Individual ports are also climbing global rankings. East Port Said rose to 47th place in Lloyd’s List’s top 100 container ports, and Damietta entered the ranking at 90th, according to the Egyptian Gazette. The same report says East Port Said ranked third globally in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index for 2024.
For shippers, more capacity and more terminals mean more carrier options into Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said. Compare carriers and forwarders in our list of international sea freight companies.
The Suez Canal is recovering but not yet back to its peak. Revenue rose 23% to $4.67 billion in fiscal year 2025/2026 as more vessels returned after the Red Sea disruptions, according to the canal authority chairman, as reported by Ahram Online.
The recovery is still under way: carriers have been returning gradually, and the consultancy Linerlytica expects a full-scale return of container lines to the Suez route by the first quarter of 2027, according to Seatrade Maritime. For what this means for your shipping costs, read our Suez Canal toll update for 2026.
Egypt is in the top half of the world ranking. It placed 57th in the World Bank’s 2023 Logistics Performance Index with a score of 3.1, climbing 10 places, according to Enterprise.
The LPI scores countries on customs, infrastructure, international shipments, logistics quality, tracking and timeliness. A rising rank signals faster, more predictable trade, but customs and documentation remain the steps where most delays happen for importers. Our guide to HS codes and import duties helps you avoid the most common classification errors.
Four trends stand out: port expansion, e-commerce growth, greener logistics and digital customs. Each changes how shippers should plan routes and choose partners.
For storage and order handling, compare warehousing and fulfillment companies in Egypt. For returns and recovery flows, see our guide to reverse logistics in Egypt.
Use market data to plan capacity and budgets, not to price a single shipment. Freight quotes depend on your route, cargo and timing, so confirm costs with providers.
The table below lists every figure in this guide with its period and source.
| Indicator | Figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market size | USD 10.93 billion | 2025 | Mordor Intelligence |
| Market forecast | USD 14.66 billion, 5.04% CAGR | 2031 (2026–2031) | Mordor Intelligence |
| Road freight share of freight revenue | 62.62% | 2025 | Mordor Intelligence |
| Transport and storage share of GDP | About 5% (average) | FY2015/16–FY2024/25 | IDSC via Zawya |
| Container throughput, all ports | 11.1 million TEU (+24.3%) | 2025 | Ministry of Transport via Arab Finance |
| Suez Canal revenue | USD 4.67 billion (+23%) | FY2025/26 | Ahram Online |
| World Bank LPI | Rank 57, score 3.1 | 2023 | Enterprise |
Looking beyond Egypt? Our overview of the global logistics market covers the worldwide trends shaping freight in 2026.
It was worth USD 10.93 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 14.66 billion by 2031, a 5.04% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence.
Road freight is the largest transport mode, with 62.62% of freight transport revenue in 2025, while air freight is forecast to grow fastest from 2026 to 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence.
Egyptian ports handled a record 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, a 24.3% increase on 2024, according to the Ministry of Transport as reported by Arab Finance.
Suez Canal revenue rose 23% to $4.67 billion in fiscal year 2025/2026, according to the canal authority chairman as reported by Ahram Online.
Egypt ranked 57th with a score of 3.1 in the World Bank’s 2023 Logistics Performance Index, up 10 places from the previous edition.
Browse the Freight Club Egypt logistics directory to compare freight forwarders, customs brokers, trucking and warehousing companies, then request quotes from your shortlist.
The Egypt freight and logistics market is growing steadily, backed by record port volumes, a recovering Suez Canal and a better global logistics ranking. Use these figures to plan, then use Freight Club to find the partners who will move your cargo.
