Couriers and Messengers Market Report 2026

The couriers and messengers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $952.98 billion in 2025 to $1.06 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of e-commerce activities, growth in urbanization and metro deliveries, rising demand for time-sensitive shipments, increased outsourcing of delivery services, availability of small and medium delivery fleets.

The couriers and messengers market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.71 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing cross-border e-commerce shipments, rising investments in digital logistics platforms, expansion of sustainable delivery solutions, growing demand for hyperlocal delivery services, increasing adoption of autonomous delivery technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for same-day and express delivery services, rising adoption of route optimization technologies, growing use of electric delivery vehicles, expansion of real-time parcel tracking solutions, enhanced focus on last-mile delivery efficiency.

The expansion of the e-commerce industry is expected to propel the growth of the couriers and messengers market going forward. E-commerce (electronic commerce) refers to buying and selling goods and services and sending money or data through an electronic network, most often the Internet. Couriers and messengers in the e-commerce industry facilitate the timely and efficient delivery of goods purchased online, ensuring efficient logistics and a positive customer experience, thereby facilitating the growth and success of e-commerce businesses. For instance, in August 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, the consumer value of retail e-commerce sales in the United States for the second quarter of 2023 was $277.6 billion, an increase of 2.1% from the first quarter of 2023. This represents a growth rate of 7.5% from the second quarter of 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the e-commerce industry is driving the growth of the courier and messenger market.

Major companies operating in the courier and messenger markets are increasing their focus on introducing digital secure locks to sustain their position in the market. Digital secure locks are electronic locking systems that use advanced technology, such as encryption and authentication methods, to provide a high level of security for access control. These locks often replace traditional mechanical locks and keys and can be operated and monitored remotely using digital devices. For instance, in February 2023, BVK Technology, a Turkey-based security system company, launched an OTC courier delivery box solution. This solution involves the courier delivering the goods in a custom-made package that is secured with a keyless Bluetooth lock. To retrieve the goods, the customer uses a personal code to unlock the package. BVK Technology's courier delivery box solution is designed to offer a secure and hassle-free method for customers to receive their packages.

In July 2025, Excel Courier, a US-based provider of same-day courier, logistics, and package delivery services, acquired Quick Messenger Service for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Excel Courier aims to expand its service footprint in the Washington, D.C. metro region, strengthen its last-mile delivery capabilities, and enhance its customer base for time-sensitive shipments. Quick Messenger Service is a US-based provider of same-day courier and specialized logistics solutions, offering rapid delivery services for documents, parcels, and business-critical shipments across the D.C. metropolitan area.

Major companies operating in the couriers and messengers market are Amazon.com Inc., United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service Inc., Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corporation, SF Express Co. Ltd., Le Groupe La Poste, Canada Post Corporation, Japan Post Group, The Royal Mail, DHL, Quick Messenger Service, American Eagle Courier LLC, NPD Logistics, OnTrac Logistics Inc., Postmates, DoorDash Inc., Deliv Inc., Caviar Express Inc., Favor Delivery, Roadie Inc., GoShare, DTDC Express Ltd., Dropoff, Quiqup, Stuart, Gophr, Zoom2u, Lalamove, Postmates Fleet, Favor Fleet, Uber Eats Driver, DoorDash Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the couriers and messengers market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the couriers and messengers market. The regions covered in the couriers and messengers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the couriers and messengers market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The couriers and messengers market includes revenues earned by entities by providing sorting and transportation services for parcels and the delivery of products that are purchased using online platforms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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