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Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)
There are xx businesses in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Freight forwarding brokerages and agencies coordinate the transport of goods between shippers and carriers. These businesses, commonly referred to as freight forwarders, marine shipping agents, or customs brokers, provide services that cover various transportation modes. Although they operate as intermediaries, the cost of arranging shipments is not counted as industry revenue.
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Number of Businesses
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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How many businesses are there in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US in 2026?
There is 77,718 Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US businesses as of 2026, an increase of 0.6% from 2025.
Has the number of Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The number of Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US businesses has grown 0.3% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
What is forecast business growth of Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
What companies have the highest market share in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US?
The Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokers in the US has low market share concentration and the largest business is Deutsche Post Ag.
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