Express Delivery Market Report 2026

The express delivery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $349.01 billion in 2025 to $381.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to e-commerce expansion, globalization of trade, courier network development, urbanization, demand for fast shipping.

The express delivery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $536.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digital logistics platforms growth, autonomous delivery trials, smart warehousing adoption, sustainability-focused delivery models, cross-border trade growth. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of same-day and on-demand delivery, expansion of cross-border e-commerce logistics, adoption of real-time tracking systems, automation of sorting and fulfillment, focus on last-mile efficiency.

The express delivery market is poised for growth, driven by the rapid expansion of international trade in the coming years. International trade involves the exchange of products, services, and money across national borders, fostering economic cooperation and specialization as countries engage in buying and selling goods and services. Express delivery plays a pivotal role in facilitating and supporting global commerce by providing faster shipment times compared to traditional methods such as sea freight. This makes express delivery ideal for time-sensitive goods, urgent documents, and high-value items. For example, in June 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, total goods and services exports increased by $149.78 billion (29%) to reach $668.94 billion. Concurrently, total imports of goods and services grew by $127.75 billion (33%) to reach $513.21 billion. Hence, the rapid growth in international trade stands as a driving force for the express delivery market.

Major companies operating in the express delivery market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as rapid-commerce delivery platforms, to address growing demand for faster fulfillment and enhanced customer experience. Rapid-commerce delivery platforms are advanced logistics solutions designed to deliver products within very short timeframes, often under two hours, compared with traditional same-day or next-day delivery services. For instance, in January 2025, Delhivery Limited, an India-based integrated logistics and supply-chain company, launched Rapid Commerce, a sub-two-hour delivery service initially introduced in Bengaluru for D2C brands, retailers, and e-commerce platforms. Rapid Commerce operates through a combination of city dark stores, a cloud-based orchestration layer for inventory and SLA-aware routing, and a dedicated intracity delivery fleet. The platform accepts orders through API or system integrations, assigns the nearest dark store for picking, and dispatches a rider to ensure delivery within two hours. Key features include rapid store networks, real-time order processing, and planned expansion across major metropolitan areas, supporting categories such as beauty and personal care, apparel, and electronics accessories while improving customer satisfaction and merchant conversion rates.

In July 2024, UPS, a logistics and package delivery company based in Atlanta, announced its agreement to acquire Estafeta for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition highlights UPS's dedication to improving its logistics capabilities and expanding its presence in the burgeoning Mexican market, with the goal of offering seamless access to global trade for businesses of all sizes. Estafeta is a privately owned logistics and express delivery company located in Mexico.

Major companies operating in the express delivery market report include Deutsche Post AG, United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corporation, United States Postal Service, Shanghai YTO Express Co. Ltd., La Poste Group, SF Holding Co. Ltd., DSV Panalpina A/S, Emirates Post Group, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Geodis SA, Bolloré Logistics, ZTO Express Inc., STO Express Co. Ltd., PostNord AB, BEST Inc., LaserShip Inc., Spee-Dee Delivery Service Inc., Aramex PJSC, Pos Malaysia Berhad, Lone Star Overnight, La Poste SA, CEVA Logistics AG, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd., Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos, Posta Kenya.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the express delivery market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the express delivery market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the express delivery market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The express delivery market includes revenues earned by entities by overnight shipping, 2-day air, 3-day air, priority mail express, priority mail and first-class mail. 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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