Global Express Market Reaches €577 Billion in 2025
Logistics operators must adapt to shifting delivery preferences as e-commerce volumes continue to rise across global networks.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Transportation
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The global express and parcels market reached €577.3 billion in 2025, representing a 5.8% increase from 2024. The sector is increasingly driven by e-commerce, with B2C transactions accounting for 62.8% of the total market value.
Why it matters
The shift toward B2C delivery and out-of-home access points is altering logistics costs and operational models for businesses managing high-volume shipping needs. This growth reflects a broader pivot in consumer delivery preferences that is currently reshaping regional dominance in the global logistics network.
The global market reached €577.3 billion in 2025, up 5.8% over the prior year, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 80.3% of total volume. Forecasts suggest a market value of €760.1 billion by 2030, supported by 136 M&A and investment transactions between May 2023 and August 2026.
The players
UPS
A global logistics and supply chain management company that operates as the world's largest carrier by revenue.
ZTO Express
A leading Chinese express delivery company that holds the position of the world's largest carrier by parcel volume.
The details
Logistics operators are increasingly prioritizing out-of-home access points to manage shifting consumer demand, as evidenced by a decline in European home delivery share from 66% to 54% over 12 months. Meanwhile, integration of artificial intelligence is accelerating, with 24 of 34 identified AI use cases now operational to streamline distribution networks. Market consolidation remains steady, with carriers like UPS and ZTO Express maintaining leadership roles based on revenue and volume respectively.
Timeline
2024: Asia-Pacific became the largest regional market for parcels.
2025: The global express and parcels market reached €577.3 billion.
May 2023 - August 2026: 136 M&A and investment transactions were tracked.
2026: Global parcel volume is forecast to reach 320.4 billion.
2030: Global parcel volume is forecast to reach 432.5 billion.
Market Landscape
The growth in parcel volumes tracks the accelerating trend of out-of-home delivery networks, which currently number 655,000 across Europe. This operational shift follows a documented move away from traditional home delivery in favor of more efficient, centralized access points.
Operators should evaluate their reliance on home delivery versus emerging out-of-home networks to optimize last-mile costs. Monitoring regional volume shifts in Asia-Pacific and North America is essential for businesses planning their logistics capacity through 2030.
The takeaway
The sustained growth in parcel volume indicates a long-term transition toward high-density, tech-enabled distribution. Operators should audit their current logistics contracts for flexibility regarding out-of-home delivery options to mitigate rising last-mile costs.
Further reading
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