Global Express and Parcels Market Hits €577 Billion
The shipping sector experienced steady 5.8% growth in 2025 as e-commerce continues to reshape regional delivery landscapes.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Transportation
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The global express and parcels market reached a value of €577.3 billion in 2025, marking a 5.8% increase over the previous year. This growth is largely driven by evolving e-commerce demands and a significant shift in delivery preferences.
Why it matters
The shift toward B2C delivery and out-of-home access points is fundamentally altering how logistics networks operate internationally. As regional markets pivot, companies are increasingly adopting AI-driven solutions to manage rising parcel volumes.
The B2C segment commanded 62.8% of the global market value in 2025, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 80.3% of total parcel volume. Global volume is forecast to reach 320.4 billion parcels in 2026 and 432.5 billion by 2030.
The players
UPS
This American multinational shipping and receiving company remains the largest carrier globally by revenue.
ZTO Express
A major Chinese delivery services company that currently stands as the largest carrier worldwide by total parcel volume.
The details
E-commerce expansion remains the primary catalyst for growth, though delivery methods are evolving as home delivery shares in Europe dropped to 54%. Logistics networks are responding by expanding infrastructure, now featuring 655,000 out-of-home access points across Europe.
Timeline
2024: Asia-Pacific overtook North America as the largest regional market.
2025: The global express and parcels market reached €577.3 billion.
May 2023 - August 2026: The industry saw 136 M&A and investment transactions.
2026: The global market is forecast to reach €609.1 billion.
2030: The global market is projected to reach €760.1 billion.
Market Landscape
The industry's expansion mirrors the broader global trend toward consolidating parcel volume within the Asia-Pacific region. This growth forces established carriers to compete against agile regional networks that prioritize infrastructure investment and AI optimization.
Consumers can expect more reliance on out-of-home access points rather than direct home delivery as logistics firms attempt to maximize efficiency. These changes to distribution networks may ultimately influence delivery speed and shipping costs for individual shoppers.
The takeaway
The logistics sector is rapidly maturing as AI integration becomes a standard operational requirement for top-tier carriers. Investors and consumers alike should monitor the rising importance of out-of-home delivery hubs as the primary solution for last-mile congestion.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the industry, see the Transportation section.
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