International Express Delivery Market Report 2026

The international express delivery market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $31.32 billion in 2025 to $34.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global trade activity, growth of international e-commerce transactions, rising demand for rapid document delivery, increased reliance on air cargo networks, development of global logistics hubs.

The international express delivery market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $52.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of cross-border e-commerce penetration, rising customer expectations for faster delivery timelines, increasing investments in digital logistics platforms, growing demand for premium express services, expansion of emerging market trade corridors. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of real-time shipment tracking platforms, rising demand for time-definite cross-border delivery services, expansion of integrated customs clearance solutions, growing use of air-freight optimized express networks, enhanced focus on reliability and delivery speed.

Rising cross-border e-commerce is expected to drive growth in the international express delivery market going forward. Cross-border e-commerce involves buying and selling goods or services online where the buyer and seller are located in different countries. Its adoption is increasing due to improved global logistics and delivery infrastructure. International express delivery supports cross-border e-commerce by providing faster, more reliable, and trackable shipments that build consumer trust and streamline international transactions. For example, in June 2025, a survey by DHL Group, a Germany-based logistics company, of 24,000 respondents across 24 countries found that about 59% of global shoppers purchase from retailers outside their home country, and 35% of these shoppers make cross-border purchases at least once a month. These findings highlight the growing prominence of global e-commerce and frequent international shopping behavior, driving demand for international express delivery.

Key companies in the international express delivery market are focusing on cross-border logistics to enhance global efficiency and provide cost-effective services. Cross-border logistics involves planning, implementing, and managing the movement, storage, and delivery of goods across international borders, including transportation coordination, customs clearance, regulatory compliance, and overall supply chain management to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. For instance, in January 2024, JD.com’s logistics arm, a China-based smart supply chain and logistics service, launched an international express delivery service leveraging over 1,600 warehouses and a global freight network. This offering provides faster and more reliable delivery, enabling JD to compete with global express carriers while supporting both individual consumers and international businesses with speed, transparency, and operational efficiency.

In February 2025, DHL eCommerce, a Germany-based e-commerce parcel logistics company, acquired a minority stake in AJEX Logistics Services. The acquisition allows DHL eCommerce to combine its global parcel expertise with AJEX’s regional network to scale e-commerce parcel flows across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East, enhancing last-mile capability. The agreement also includes an option for DHL to increase its stake to a majority in the future, supporting long-term growth. AJEX Logistics Services is a Saudi Arabia-based parcel logistics company with an extensive domestic network and regional cross-border services.

Major companies operating in the international express delivery market are DHL Group, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), FedEx Corporation, United States Postal Service (USPS), Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd., SF Express (Group) Co. Ltd., La Poste Group, Poste Italiane S.p.A., CJ Logistics Corporation, Australia Post, India Post, PostNL, DTDC Express Limited, Purolator Inc., Singapore Post Limited, Aramex PJSC, Delhivery Ltd, Blue Dart Express Ltd., Canada Post Corporation, Tranzum Courier Service.

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

The international express delivery market includes revenues earned by providing services such as time-definite parcel delivery, cross-border courier services, express freight transport, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery. 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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