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Base Year: 2024
Companies covered: 28
Tables & Figures: 180
Countries covered: 27
Pages: 210
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MEA Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) Shipping Market
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MEA Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Market Size
The MEA Less-than-container load shipping market size was estimated at USD 3.5 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 3.8 billion in 2025 to USD 7.1 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 7.1%.
MEA Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Market Trends
MEA Less-than-Container Load Shipping Market Analysis
Based on service, the Less-than-container load shipping market is divided into standard LCL services, express LCL services, temperature-controlled LCL, hazardous cargo LCL, project and break-bulk LCL and door-to-door LCL services. The standard LCL services enterprise segment dominated the MEA less-than-container load (LCL) shipping market accounting for around 41.7% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.5% through 2034.
Based on mode of transport, the less-than-container load shipping market is classified into sea freight (ocean LCL), air freight (air LCL), and land freight (road/rail LCL). The sea freight (ocean LCL) segment dominates the market with 82% share in 2024, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.6% from 2025 to 2034.
Based on shipper, the MEA Less-than-container load shipping market is bifurcated into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment dominates due to improvements in digital booking platforms, logistics infrastructure, and regional connectivity (e.g., ports in Dubai, Lagos, and Mombasa) make it easier for SMEs to manage shipments, boosting LCL usage.
Based on destination, the MEA LCL shipping market is bifurcated into domestic LCL shipping and international LCL shipping. International shipping holds a share of 63% in 2024 since MEA region acts as a major trade gateway between Africa, Asia, and Europe, driving high volumes of cross-border shipments that typically require LCL solutions due to smaller shipment sizes.
Based on commodities, the MEA Less-than-container load shipping market is fragmented into electronics and high-tech products, textiles and apparel, machinery and industrial equipment, automotive parts and components, consumer goods and retail products, food and beverages, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and others. Electronics and high-tech products hold a share of 21.3% in 2024 since MEA region is rapidly adopting technology, increasing the demand for electronics.
UAE dominated the less-than-container load shipping market in middle east region with around 33.8% share and generated USD 1.2 billion in 2024. The consolidation services and high level of infrastructure enabling timely and efficient shipment processing makes UAE the regional center of moving smaller consignments.
Egypt dominated the Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping Market in North Africa with around 15.4% share and generated USD 545.3 million in 2024, because of its strategic position connecting Africa, Middle East and Europe through Suez Canal which is one of the most important shipping channels in the world. Also, the growing port facilities in Egypt, the competitive prices, and the growing logistical functions give a possibility to handle and consolidate the smaller freights quite efficiently.
Nigeria dominated the Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping Market in West Africa due to its large economy size, busy port areas (such as Lagos and Apapa) and a variety of goods that are heavily imported into its nation. Its superior logistics and status of being an international trade hub in the region provide the opportunity to effectively consolidate and distribute the smaller shipments. The country held around 35.2% share in 2024.
Kenya dominated the Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping market in East Africa, because of its geographical location as a trade hub in the region with the largest port being Mombasa that is the main portal to imports and exports. Efficient logistic services, growing infrastructure and high demand of various goods favor effective consolidation and distribution of small shipments in the area. The country generated USD 1.3 billion in 2024.
South Africa dominates the less-than-container load (LCL) shipping market in Southern Africa due to strategic ports, high level of industrialization and extensive transport corridors. This allows smooth transfer and fast transport between smaller goods within the region and beyond with around 10.8% share in 2024.
MEA Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Market Share
MEA Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Market Companies
Major players operating in the Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping industry are:
MEA Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Industry News
The MEA less-than-container load (LCL) shipping market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($Bn) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:
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Market, By Service
Market, By Mode of Transport
Market, By Shipper
Market, By Destination
Market, By Commodity
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