E-commerce Logistics Market Size, Share & Growth Graph by 2034

Research Methodology – E-commerce Logistics Market

At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the E-commerce Logistics Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the E-commerce Logistics Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share

The total number of e-commerce businesses operating in the market.
The total revenue generated by these e-commerce businesses.
The average cost of logistics operations for these businesses.
The current and projected growth rate of the e-commerce industry.
The proportion of revenue that e-commerce businesses spend on logistics.
The reach of e-commerce, that is, the geographical areas served by businesses.
The volume of goods transported through e-commerce logistics.
Fluctuations in freight rates and shipping costs.
The level of market consolidation and the presence of major players in the logistics industry.

2 Key Market Indicators

The overall growth rate of the e-commerce industry.
The year-over-year growth rate of e-commerce sales.
The penetration rate of online shopping among consumers.
The average order value in e-commerce transactions.
The rate of return or exchange of purchased goods.
The total number of logistics service providers catering to e-commerce businesses.
The average delivery time and cost per order for logistics operations.
The adoption rate of advanced logistics technologies (like automated warehouses, AI, IoT, etc.) by e-commerce businesses.

3 Growth Trends

The increasing preference for online shopping among consumers.
The rapid expansion of e-commerce businesses into new markets.
The growing prominence of cross-border e-commerce transactions.
The escalating demand for quick and same-day delivery services.
The rising adoption of sustainable and green logistics practices.
The burgeoning trend of mobile commerce or m-commerce.
The escalating integration of AI and IoT in logistics operations.
The increasing trend of utilizing big data and analytics to optimize logistics operations.

Secondary Research

Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the E-commerce Logistics Market. Key inputs include:

Company-Level Information

Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
Company press releases and product launch announcements
Public executive interviews and earnings calls
Strategy briefings and M&A updates

Industry and Government Sources

Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
Relevant Associations for the E-commerce Logistics Market

Market Intelligence Sources

Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
Import/export trade data and tariff databases
Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals

Macro & Consumer Insights

Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends

Primary Research

To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:

Expert Insights & KOL Engagements

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users

Focused Discussions & Panels

Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers

Data Validation & Business POV

Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints

Data Triangulation & Forecasting

The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:

Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors

Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine: