United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032



Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.10% between 2024 and 2032. Aided by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, technological advancements, and the increased need for swift, reliable delivery services, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.

The courier, express, and parcel (CEP) sector is critical in ensuring the smooth flow of goods within the UK and from international locations. The sector has always been the backbone of the e-commerce industry, providing businesses and consumers with time-sensitive delivery services that meet their immediate needs.

The tremendous growth in the e-commerce sector, buoyed by the digital revolution and changing consumer behaviours, is a significant factor propelling the United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market demand. Consumers now favour online shopping, valuing the convenience and variety it offers. This surge in online transactions necessitates reliable and prompt delivery services, further intensifying the demand for CEP services.

Additionally, the growing emphasis on same-day or next-day deliveries has placed a heightened focus on express services, with many companies investing heavily in their logistics and supply chain to ensure timely deliveries, adding value to the United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market size. The ability to offer faster delivery times has become a unique selling point, providing a competitive edge in the saturated market.

Furthermore, advancements in technology have introduced sophisticated tracking systems, ensuring transparency and real-time updates for both businesses and consumers. The rise in drone deliveries, contactless deliveries due to health and safety reasons, and the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in routing and logistics management are crucial United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market trends.

Brexit has also had a profound impact on the UK market. With changes in customs regulations and procedures, there has been an increased demand for courier services that can adeptly navigate the new trade landscape, ensuring that goods are delivered without undue delays.

Yet, it's not just e-commerce and technological trends that are fuelling the sector's expansion. The increasing demand for cross-border trade, coupled with the rise of SMEs in the UK that require efficient logistics support, further boosts the United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market growth. These businesses often rely on express and courier services to ensure they can promptly deliver products to customers, both domestically and internationally.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on service type, destination, mode of transportation, and end use.

Market Breakup by Service Type
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Business-to-Customer (B2C)
  • Customer-to-Customer (C2C)
Market Breakup by Destination
  • Domestic
  • International
Market Breakup by Mode of Transportation
  • Railways
  • Airways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways
Market Breakup by End Use
  • Services (BFSI- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce)
  • Manufacturing, Construction and Utilities
  • Others
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • FedEx Express International B.V.
  • DHL International GmbH
  • Royal Mail Group Limited
  • United Parcel Service, Inc.
  • Whistl UK Limited
  • Yodel Delivery Network Limited
  • Aramex Group
  • The Delivery Group Limited
  • DX plc
  • DPD group
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Overview
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share by Region
8.4.1 North America
8.4.2 Europe
8.4.3 Asia Pacific
8.4.4 Latin America
8.4.5 Middle East and Africa
9 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Overview
9.1 Key Industry Highlights
9.2 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market (2018-2023)
9.3 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market by Service Type
10.1 Business-to-Business (B2B)
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Business-to-Customer (B2C)
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 Customer-to-Customer (C2C)
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market by Destination
11.1 Domestic
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 International
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market by Mode of Transportation
12.1 Railways
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Airways
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Roadways
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Waterways
12.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13 United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market by End Use
13.1 Services (BFSI- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce)
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Manufacturing, Construction and Utilities
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 FedEx Express International B.V.
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 DHL International GmbH
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Royal Mail Group Limited
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 United Parcel Service, Inc.
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Whistl UK Limited
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Yodel Delivery Network Limited
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Aramex Group
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 The Delivery Group Limited
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 DX plc
15.2.9.1 Company Overview
15.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.9.4 Certifications
15.2.10 DPD group
15.2.10.1 Company Overview
15.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.10.4 Certifications
15.2.11 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and
Tables
1. Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market: Breakup by Service Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Service Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market: Breakup by Destination (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Destination (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market: Breakup by Mode of Transportation (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Mode of Transportation (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11. United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Structure

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