Australia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The demand for courier, express, and parcels is expected to grow owing to growth of e-commerce

• Several courier pickup and delivery services in Australia came up from 2016 to 2021. In 2016, 15,788 businesses were operating in the CEP market. This number increased to 24,440 businesses in the market in 2020, then to 24,731 businesses in 2021. In 2022, the number of businesses operating in the Australian courier market was about 29,786. In 2023, Australia Post, worked cooperatively with its workforce and the Communication Workers Union to trial a new model for mail delivery which resulted in expansion of delivery points by more than 10% per round, and enabled postal workers to carry up to 20% more parcels.
• In 2022, post offices in Australia conducted 192 million transactions. Also, Australia Post, the national postal service, delivered 526 million parcels in the 2022 financial year. This has played a major role in the increased contribution from the domestic and international CEP segment during the historic period reaching up to 2022 largely due to increasing e-commerce. Also, e-commerce, a major driver, is projected to touch USD 54.68 billion by 2027 and is expected to fuel CEP market growth.

Australia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends

Australia invested USD 120 billion in infrastructure projects, focusing on nation-building and land transport projects

• The Australian Government remains resolutely dedicated to a 10-year infrastructure pipeline (till 2032) valued at USD 120 billion, focusing on delivering land transport projects that hold national significance and contribute to shaping the nation's future. The 2023-24 budget represented a stride forward in establishing an infrastructure investment pipeline integral to nation-building endeavors. This initiative formed the bedrock for constructing a sustainable and credible lineup of projects, selected based on diverse economic and societal goals, encompassing regional connectivity, quality of life enhancement, and safety enhancement.
• Till 2028, USD 11.8 billion will be spent on new rail and transport projects in Western Australia, as part of the state’s USD 42.4 billion infrastructure investment. The 2024-25 State Budget includes USD 4.8 billion for the METRONET program, with USD 2.9 billion from the Commonwealth Government. This budget adds USD 254 million for METRONET, with the Morley-Ellenbrook Line set to finish by the end of 2024, and three more major rail projects the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, Byford Rail Extension, and Thornlie-Cockburn Link expected in 2025.

Tightening global oil markets and the weakening Australian dollar led to an increase in fuel prices in Australia

• In March of 2024, retail petrol prices in Australia’s five largest cities were lower, averaging 193.2 cents per litre (USD 1.93), down from 194.9 cpl (USD 1.94) in Q4 of 2023. However, daily average prices hit a new high in April. Among the cities, Perth saw the biggest drop (4.1 cpl), while Brisbane's prices increased by 1.4 cpl, making Brisbane the highest at 200 cpl (USD 2). In April 2024, although average retail petrol prices in Australia were not at their all-time highest when adjusted for inflation, recent international and geopolitical events have kept petrol prices relatively high.
• Australia's federal government will introduce a new fuel efficiency standard for passenger and light commercial vehicles starting January 1, 2025. This follows a one-month consultation period before drafting the new laws. Announced as part of the 2023 budget and linked to the EV strategy released in April 2023, the standard sets average CO2 targets for vehicle manufacturers. These targets will gradually decrease, requiring the production of more fuel-efficient and low or zero-emissions vehicles.

Australia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Overview

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