North America Barge Transportation Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
North America Barge Transportation Market Insights
- Based on Reed Intelligence findings, the North America Barge Transportation Market size reached USD 28531.77 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 36984.96 Million by 2033.
- During 2025–2033, the market is forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 3%.
- Covered Barges represented the largest share of the Barge Type market in terms of size in 2024.
- Among the Barge Type segments, Self-Driven Barges is forecasted to achieve the highest growth and remain the most lucrative through the forecast period.
![North America Barge Transportation Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis By [2033]](https://reedintelligence.com/uploads/charts/barge-transportation-market-north-america--11747.png)
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- North America held 38.64% share of the global Barge Transportation Market size in 2024.
- United States is expected to remain the largest contributor to the global market size by 2033.
- By 2033, United States is anticipated to record the highest growth in North America, with the market size expected to reach USD 29441.15 Million.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 28531.77 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 36984.96 Million |
| Largest segment | Covered Barges |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 3% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| North America |
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| Barge Type |
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| Cargo Type |
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| Service Type |
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| Barge Size |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
North America Barge Transportation Market Country 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| North America | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 22328.97 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Canada | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Barge Transportation Market Barge Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Barge Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 14243.06 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Open Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tugged Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Self-Driven Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Barge Transportation Market Cargo Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Cargo Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Cargo | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 11643.82 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Container Cargo | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Liquid Cargo | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| General Cargo | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Barge Transportation Market Service Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Service Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 14054.75 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Logistics Management | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Freight Brokerage | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Charter Services | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Barge Transportation Market Barge Size 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Barge Size | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 13672.43 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Medium Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Large Barges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
