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Moving Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Moving services encompass a range of services related to the transportation of equipment and furniture from one location to another. The key buyers of these services include consumers, construction companies, furniture wholesalers and manufacturers, finance companies, government agencies, and insurance providers.
This Report Includes:
- Packing
- Loading
- Item Transportation
- Item Storage
Not in this Report:
- Freight Transportation
- Long Term Storage
Global Moving Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Moving Services market.
Warning Trends
Fed holds rates steady, citing the possibility of rising inflation due to tariffs
- On March 19, the Federal Reserve (Fed) voted to hold interest rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the second consecutive meeting.
- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted during the announcement of this decision that the possibility of higher inflation caused by tariffs was a key factor in the decision to hold interest rates steady.
- While the Fed has maintained its projection of two interest rate cuts in 2025, similar to the three cuts imposed in 2024, an increasing share of the committee now projects only a single rate cut in 2025. This trend indicates that ongoing rate cuts may be slower than initially expected.
- With rate cuts paused in the first quarter of the year and uncertain for the rest of the year, interest rates are likely to remain elevated in the short term, increasing the cost and risk associated with lending and borrowing money.
- Additionally, the Fed cut its 2025 US economic growth projections by about a fifth due to stalling consumer demand that may be exacerbated by tariffs. This stagnation in growth poses further risks to the financial industry on top of elevated interest rates.
United States announces additional tariffs on China
- In February 2025, the United States announced 10.0% tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs took effect on February 4, 2025.
- The tariff plan applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties and fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- In response, China announced a 15.0% tariff on products such as coal and natural gas, as well as a 10.0% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks, and large cars. The tariff executive orders indicate retaliatory tariffs could lead to further escalation in rates.
- Providers in this market rely on inputs often sourced from China. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
Neutral
Crude oil prices dip, but natural gas and fuel prices remain volatile in 2025
- Oil prices have been falling with the introduction of higher tariffs and the predicted decline in global demand. The OPEC+ group of countries also announced they would be unwinding production cuts and increasing their collective output target for May by 411,000 barrels per day.
- Trade wars, ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and general unrest in the Middle East is causing uncertainty surrounding oil prices has been leading to volatility in prices. In the first week of April 2025, crude oil prices hit $62.22 per barrel, but volatility remains as geopolitical concerns remain.
- Natural gas prices rallied early in 2025 with colder-than-usual temperatures in the United States and high demand, topping out at $4.68/MMBtu in March. Prices have since fallen with the onset of trade wars and fears of a global recession to $3.90/MMBtu in the first week of April 2025.
- The national average of gasoline prices has been rising slightly due to refinery maintenance/outages and blending issues, hitting a national average of $3.26 per gallon in the first week of April 2025. However, gasoline futures have been declining due to fears of noversupply and deepening concerns about weakening demand with tariffs.
Global Moving Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1India | 41,535 |
| #2Oceania & Southeast Asia | 29,020 |
| #3Africa & Middle East | 19,725 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Moving Services
United States
2025 Market Pricing$300.00 to $XX,XXX.XX
per moveCanada
Europe
Average Price
Prices in the Moving Services market range from $300.00 to $XX,XXX.XX, depending on Distance, Type of Moving Services, Weight of Goods, Speed and Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Local move ($300 to $3,000), whereas higher prices are associated with Long-distance move ($1,000 to $10,000) and International move ($1,500 to $15,000).
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Moving Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Moving Services market, prices in the US have grown 0.6% from 2022 to 2025. and +0.6% in Europe.
United States (2022-2025)
0.6%
Compound Annual Growth RateCanada (2016-2019)
0.8%
Compound Annual Growth RateEurope (2022-2025)
0.6%
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Moving Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Moving Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Downtime may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Billed During
Insurance
Unforeseen
Downtime
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2025, buyer power amounts to -0.7 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Price Volatility. It is most negatively impacted by Switching Costs. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
United States
Canada
Europe
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Freight Trucking Companies
- Commercial Leasing Companies
- Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesalers
- Computer Stores
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Truck Manufacturers
- Real Estate Sales & Brokerage
- Gasoline & Petroleum Bulk Stations
- Computer Manufacturing
Biggest Moving Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Moving Services vendors by revenue in the US are Suddath Companies, Graebel Companies Inc. and Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realogy Holdings Corp. | International | MADISON, NJ | 1,001-10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Unigroup, Inc. | Global | Fenton, MO | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| American International Relocation Solutions, Llc | Global | Pittsburgh, PA | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc | International | Morris Plains, NJ | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Suddath Companies | Global | Jacksonville, FL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Graebel Companies Inc. | Global | Aurora, CO | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Atlas World Group Inc. | Global | Evansville, IA | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Wheaton World Wide Moving | National | Indianapolis, IN | 101-250 | < 5 | ||||
| Impact Group | Global | St. Louis, MO | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Moving Services market is 7.7% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Average vendor risk in the moving services market is low, minimizing the possibility that vendors will unexpectedly exit the market due to financial hardship
Market share concentration is low due to low barriers to entry. As a result, vendors frequently engage in price-based competition to the benefit of buyers.
Supply chain risk for the moving services market is low, meaning it is unlikely that upstream supply chain shifts will affect buyers’ operations.
Regulatory change in the moving services market is slow, meaning there is little risk of price increases resulting from new regulation or compliance costs.
Because the US is a net importer of transportation vehicles, vendors in this market benefit from the high availability of foreign suppliers when purchasing the transportation equipment necessary to provide moving services. As a result, vendors face slightly less supply supply chain risk.
Supplier Information
Realogy Holdings Corp.
Realogy Holdings Corp. is a public company operating nationally in the real estate and rental and leasing and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include moving services, personnel relocation services, escrow & title services, real estate asset management & consulting... Subscribe to learn more
Unigroup, Inc.
Unigroup, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include vehicle transportation services, moving services, general warehousing & storage and personnel relocation services. Founded in 1988, the company is currently... Subscribe to learn more
Impact Group
Impact Group is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include moving services and personnel relocation services. Founded in 1994, the company is currently headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America with... Subscribe to learn more
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Wheaton World Wide Moving is a private company operating nationally. The company's offerings include moving services. Founded in 1945, the company is currently headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Atlas World Group Inc.
Atlas World Group Inc. is a private company operating globally. The company's offerings include moving services. Founded in 1948, the company is currently headquartered in Evansville, Iowa, United States of America with an estimated 750 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Graebel Companies Inc.
Graebel Companies Inc. is a private company operating globally. The company's offerings include moving services. Founded in 1950, the company is currently headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, United States of America with an estimated 5500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Suddath Companies
Suddath Companies is a private company operating globally. The company's offerings include moving services. Founded in 1919, the company is currently headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America with an estimated 5500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc
Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. is a private company operating internationally. The company's offerings include moving services. Founded in 1969, the company is currently headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States of America with an estimated 750 employees. Subscribe to learn more
American International Relocation Solutions, Llc
American International Relocation Solutions, Llc is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include moving services and personnel relocation services. Founded in 1981, the company is currently headquartered in Pittsburgh, Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Moving Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Timeline and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Response Time | Average time to first response | A moving services supplier’s responsiveness to clients is key for ensuring effective communication and better outcomes. Therefore, buyers can use the average time between client contact and supplier response to measure a supplier’s responsiveness. | |
| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) | CSAT Score Customer Feedback | Customer feedback is an important metric for the overall reliability and service quality of a moving services provider. Buyers should track customer satisfaction scores to assess the likelihood that a supplier will be able to complete a move on time. | |
Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How long have you provided moving services to your longest tenured client? Who are your five largest clients?
Do you have case studies or client testimonials detailing the moving services performed?
Competition
How do you attract new clients and retain existing clients?
How does your firm maintain a competitive edge?
Service Performance
What checks and balances are in place to be sure that my project has received a thorough evaluation? Who completes these checks and identifies errors?
Who normally identifies errors when they occur?
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Moving Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should provide the details of their organization, including the number of employees and the industries they are associated with.
Buyers should state their office location(s).
Statement Of Need
Buyers should state the scope of the move, including the total estimated weight of all goods being shipped.
Buyers should state the details related to the specific types of moving services required, including packing, storage and real estate services.
Project Budget
If one exists, buyers should specify their budget for the moving service.
Buyers should define payment schedules.
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