The Kingdom’s Transport and Logistics Sector, alongside its associated sub-markets, has experienced impressive expansion in recent years, becoming a vibrant market within non-oil industries and establishing itself among the key drivers of the national economy. The sector’s market size increased to SAR 188.3 billion in 2025.

This performance is attributed to several factors, including population growth, tourism expansion, and the Kingdom’s rising foreign trade, the improvement in household income and spending on transport-related services, as well as substantial government investment in infrastructure. The market has also demonstrated significant resilience and adaptability amid global economic fluctuations, leveraging technological advancements, growing investment partnerships, and continuous transformation in business landscapes and daily life patterns.

Estimates suggest that the market size is poised to grow, surging to SAR 355.6 billion by 2030. This growth clearly signals the compelling opportunities available in the Saudi market under Vision 2030.

The sector abounds with growing opportunities to expand the localization of the transport industry and increase local content through initiatives such as the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). Furthermore, shifts in business landscapes and evolving consumer cultures are paving the way for the development of more flexible and innovative transport services, aligning with the needs of both society and the economy.

Additionally, the anticipated increase in demand is driven by continued population growth and the expansion of domestic and international industrial and commercial trade sectors, coupled with hosting major international events, such as Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup will significantly increase visitor and tourist traffic, requiring the development of road, airport, and port infrastructure to meet this growing demand. Finally, future giga projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea, Qiddiya, and Diriyah will play a key role in sustaining this demand over the long term.

Meanwhile, transport and logistics services development plans will unlock direct opportunities across a diverse array of industrial sectors, ranging from transport equipment manufacturing and construction to frieght and inventory management technologies. With road paving, airport construction, and logistics hub development demanding specialized industrial products and services, thereby reinforcing the interlinkages between the transport sector and the broader economy.

Finally, digital transformation and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represent key drivers of enhanced sector efficiency, particularly amid the expansion of e-commerce and rising demand for smart logistics services. Such developments offer new avenues to optimize operational management, elevate service quality, and broaden the scope of innovative solutions in transport and warehousing.

Despite such promising prospects, the sector faces headwinds from global economic volatility and geopolitical tensions that threaten to disrupt supply chains. Furthermore, a heavy reliance on imported inputs and foreign technologies places additional pressure on sustainable growth. In response, the government is rolling out targeted incentive packages, including long-term industrial financing, customs exemptions, and export support, in a bid to mitigate risks and fortify the sector›s competitive edge within a deeply attractive and empowering investment ecosystem.

This Report seeks to capture the current sector landscape, project its future trajectory, and provide analytical insights to enable decision-makers and investors in shaping their strategic directions in this vital sector.