Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) Market Report 2026

The courier, express and parcel (cep) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $508.25 billion in 2025 to $551.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to e-commerce boom, globalization of trade, urbanization, growth of international shipping, demand for fast delivery.

The courier, express and parcel (cep) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $760.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation in logistics, drone and autonomous delivery adoption, green logistics initiatives, smart warehousing expansion, cross-border trade growth. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of e-commerce deliveries, expansion of same-day and express services, adoption of route optimization technologies, demand for last-mile efficiency, integration of digital tracking systems.

The rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector is expected to drive the growth of the courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market. E-commerce involves the buying and selling of goods and services online, playing a crucial role in modern commerce. Its growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, a rising preference for online shopping, the adoption of digital payment solutions, and advancements in logistics and supply chain management. The CEP sector supports this expansion by providing fast, reliable, and efficient delivery services, improving customer satisfaction and optimizing supply chain operations. In November 2023, a report by the U.S. Census Bureau, a division of the United States Department of Commerce, indicated that retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. reached approximately $284.1 billion in the third quarter of 2023, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous quarter. This upward trend in e-commerce is contributing to the growing demand for courier, express, and parcel services.

Leading companies in the CEP market are forming strategic partnerships to enhance technology integration and broaden their market reach. A strategic partnership involves collaboration between two or more organizations that pool resources, expertise, and efforts to achieve shared objectives. In September 2024, FedEx Corporation, a U.S.-based transport company, announced a partnership and investment in Nimble, a U.S.-based AI robotics firm, to enhance its FedEx Fulfillment services with autonomous e-commerce fulfillment technology. This collaboration aims to improve supply chain efficiency, accelerate order processing, and streamline operations using Nimble’s AI-driven robotics solutions.

In April 2023, LetMeShip, a Germany-based business-to-business multi-carrier shipping platform, acquired ParcelParcel for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of LetMeShip’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the European CEP market by integrating ParcelParcel’s platform, improving service offerings, expanding its network, and providing more efficient shipping solutions. ParcelParcel, based in the Netherlands, specializes in parcel delivery and logistics services tailored for e-commerce businesses and consumers.

Major companies operating in the courier, express and parcel (cep) market report include United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), DHL Group, FedEx Corporation, SF Express (Group) Co. Ltd., Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Yamato Transport Co. Ltd., Royal Mail Group Limited, SG Holdings Co. Ltd., YTO Express Group Co. Ltd., General Logistics Systems Group, Singapore Post Limited, TNT Express, Aramex, Delhivery, Blue Dart Express Ltd., Spee-Dee Delivery Service Inc., Pos Malaysia Berhad, CitySprint, Tuffnells Parcels Express, DPEX Worldwide Express (S) Pte Ltd., One World Express Inc. Ltd.

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

The courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as logistics and transportation services, specialized freight services, warehousing, and fulfillment services. 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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