Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market Strategies, Growth, Analysis, and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market covers analysis by Platform (Aerial Delivery Drones and Ground Delivery Vehicle), Payload Weight (Below 5 Kilograms, 5-10 Kilograms, and Above 10 Kilograms), Range [Short Range (Less Than 20 Kilometers) and Long Range (Above 20 Kilometers)], and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00016108
  • Category : Automotive and Transportation
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The autonomous last mile delivery market was valued US$ 57.67 billion in 2021 and it is expected to register a CAGR of 3.0% from 2022 to 2031.

Autonomous last mile delivery is the transportation of goods to the last destination. Last mile delivery comprises a significant share of the overall delivery costs. Growing e-commerce and free shipping options have encouraged customers to place more orders, thereby augmenting the need for highly efficient autonomous last mile delivery solutions. As a result, organizations operating in the autonomous last mile delivery market are investing in research and development activities to implement aerial delivery drones that are further anticipated to boost the growth of the autonomous last mile delivery industry. In September 2022, US aviation regulators approved the designs for the first flying drone for shipping packages and commercial use, encouraging the establishment of the new remote delivery industry. Such developments are anticipated to propel the growth of the global autonomous last mile delivery industry.

Market Dynamics


The global autonomous last mile delivery market is witnessing technological advancements, policy and legislative frameworks, and latest trends in mobility development. A few of the recent trends in the autonomous last mile delivery industry include the drone and ground robot infrastructure. Companies operating in the market are directing their efforts toward automated delivery vehicles with the growing advancements in e-commerce and Mobility as a Service (MaaS). In addition, the market dynamics are changing with new technologies that enable companies to opt for more profitable avenues by shifting toward autonomous technology. This is boosting the global autonomous last mile delivery market growth.

MARKET SCOPE


The "Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market Analysis to 2031" report aims to provide an overview of autonomous last mile delivery industry with detailed segmentation based on platform, payload weight, and range. The report provides key market statistics based on the performances of leading players. It also offers key trends and opportunities in the market.

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Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market: Strategic Insights

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MARKET SEGMENTATION


The global autonomous last mile delivery market is segmented into platform, payload weight, and range. Based on platform, the autonomous last mile delivery is bifurcated into aerial delivery drones and ground delivery vehicle. Based on payload weight, the autonomous last mile delivery is segmented into below 5 kilograms, 5-10 kilograms, and above 10 kilograms. Further, based on range, the autonomous last mile delivery is bifurcated into short range (less than 20 kilometers) and long range (above 20 kilometers).

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK


The global autonomous last mile delivery market is segmented into five major regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally, along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

North America is held a prominent share in the global autonomous last mile delivery market in 2021. The market growth is majorly attributed to the presence of many vehicle manufacturers and OEM vendors. A few of the key manufacturers in the region include General Motors, Ford, and Waymo. These suppliers are witnessing constant demand from vehicle manufacturers in the region.

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The report analyses factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trends, which are affecting the autonomous last mile delivery market. It also provides exhaustive Porter's five forces analysis of the factors affecting the autonomous last mile delivery market in these regions.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 outbreak led to disruptions in the global economy, a shutdown of factories, and labor shortages, which decreased the volume of orders among vehicle manufacturers, resulting in a decline in production volume. Hence, the businesses of various autonomous last mile delivery manufacturers across the globe were adversely affected. However, since 2021, the procurement of autonomous last mile delivery solutions has increased due to the economic recovery and the growing volume of vehicle production and sales. Further, the autonomous last mile delivery market is undergoing a structural reform with a rapid shift toward digitalization. Growth in advanced technologies, such as virtual reality, is anticipated to boost the growth of the global e-commerce industry, which will result in an increased preference for online shopping. According to Walmart, delivery orders placed by customers in the fourth quarter of 2021 were six times the number of orders placed before the onset of the pandemic. Growing advantages of the autonomous last mile delivery solutions, such as the reduced travel distance and increased convenience for shoppers, are anticipated to boost the market growth during the forecast period.

MARKET PLAYERS


The reports cover key developments in the autonomous last mile delivery market. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals, patents, and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market, such as acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations, have encouraged the expansion of business and customer base of market players. Players operating in the autonomous last mile delivery market are anticipated to experience lucrative growth opportunities in the coming years with the rising demand for autonomous last mile delivery solutions.

The report includes the profiles of key autonomous last mile delivery market companies, along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. It also focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of the last three years, and key development in the past five years. The list of a few companies engaged in the autonomous last mile delivery market is mentioned below:

  • Boxbot
  • Drone Delivery
  • Eliport
  • Flytrex
  • Marble
  • Matternet
  • Nuro
  • Skycart
  • Starship Technologies
  • Zipline

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Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ 63.02 Billion
Market Size by 2031 US$ 77.50 Billion
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 3.00%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Platform
  • Aerial Delivery Drones and Ground Delivery Vehicle
By Payload Weight
  • Below 5 Kilograms
  • 5-10 Kilograms
  • Above 10 Kilograms
By Range
  • Short Range
  • Long Range
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Boxbot
  • Drone Delivery
  • Eliport
  • Flytrex
  • Marble
  • Matternet
  • Nuro
  • Skycart
  • Starship Technologies
  • Naveen Chittaragi
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    Naveen is an experienced market research and consulting professional with over 9 years of expertise across custom, syndicated, and consulting projects. Currently serving as Associate Vice President, he has successfully managed stakeholders across the project value chain and has authored over 100 research reports and 30+ consulting assignments. His work spans across industrial and government projects, contributing significantly to client success and data-driven decision-making.

    Naveen holds an Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication from VTU, Karnataka, and an MBA in Marketing & Operations from Manipal University. He has been an active IEEE member for 9 years, participating in conferences, technical symposiums, and volunteering at both section and regional levels. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Associate Strategic Consultant at IndustryARC and as an Industrial Server Consultant at Hewlett Packard (HP Global).

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    4. Flytrex
    5. Marble
    6. Matternet
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    9. Starship Technologies
    10. Zipline

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