Same-day Delivery Services Market Report 2026

The same-day delivery services market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $11.02 billion in 2025 to $13.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising ecommerce penetration, early expansion of courier networks, increasing demand for fast delivery fulfillment, growth of retail modernization, rising consumer expectations for quick service.

The same-day delivery services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding urban logistics infrastructure, increasing demand for instant delivery services, rising integration of time critical shipping solutions, growing dependence on same day retail fulfillment, strengthening focus on customer convenience driven logistics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on rapid order fulfillment, growing expansion of urban delivery networks, rising adoption of express logistics solutions, increasing development of time sensitive delivery models, growing emphasis on customer satisfaction driven deliveries.

The growing level of urbanization is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the same-day delivery services market going forward. Urbanization refers to the increasing concentration of populations in cities, along with the expansion and development of urban areas. Rising urbanization enables same-day delivery service providers to streamline logistics routes, reduce operational and transportation costs, and expand the feasibility of delivering a wider range of goods within the same day. For instance, in July 2023, according to data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the global urban population is projected to increase by 1.5 times, reaching around 6 billion by 2045. Therefore, growing urbanization is driving the growth of the same-day delivery services market.

Major players operating in the same-day delivery services market are increasingly focused on developing advanced technologies, such as air drone delivery systems, to meet the rising demand for rapid delivery of goods and services. Air drone delivery systems are automated solutions that use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to pick up and transport goods through the air, enabling faster, more direct deliveries without relying on traditional ground transportation. For instance, in October 2023, Amazon.com Inc., a US-based e-commerce company, introduced the MK30 drone design. The MK30 drone is quieter, smaller, and lighter than previous models and features advanced safety systems that enable safer operation in a variety of weather conditions. Its enhanced efficiency supports faster and more accurate deliveries for Amazon customers.

In March 2024, Adenia Partners, a Germany-based private equity firm, acquired 100% of The Courier Guy South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TCGSA) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Adenia aims to capitalize on the growth of e-commerce while strengthening last-mile delivery infrastructure and express parcel capabilities. The Courier Guy South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a South Africa-based last-mile and express parcel (CEP) services provider, operating a nationwide network of delivery partners, kiosks, and more than 1,200 smart lockers across the country.

Major companies operating in the same-day delivery services market report are FedEx Corporation, United Parcel Service Inc., Dalsey Hillblom Lynn, Amazon.com Inc., Deliv Inc., Postmates Inc., Uber Technologies Inc., DoorDash Inc., Grubhub Inc., Shipt LLC, Favor Delivery LLC, Citysprint Courier Services Limited, TForce Final Mile Inc., American Expediting Company, Same Day Delivery Inc., Jet Delivery Inc., Prestige Delivery Systems Inc., DC Express Inc., Aztec Messenger LLC, Naparex LLC, Competitive Courier Service, Bks Sameday Courier LLC, Power Link Expedite Corporation, Econo Courier.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the same-day delivery services market in 2025. The regions covered in the same-day delivery services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the same-day delivery services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The same-day delivery services market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in providing services such as G2B (government to business), G2C (government to consumer), B2G (business to government), and C2G (consumer to government). 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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