Report Description
The global couriers and messengers market size is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.2% and is projected to reach USD 913.5 billion during the forecast period, between 2021 and 2028. Emerging economies, the growth in the cross border trade, rising business activities and grocery & meals delivery services are propelling the market.
Couriers and messengers are a part of the transportation and warehousing industry. The couriers and messengers industry offers tracked, guaranteed express delivery services in domestic areas and international destinations. The courier and messenger industry mainly deals with transporting small parcels, documents, and packages without operating under a universal service obligation. Moreover, the industry also provides local messengers that deliver the couriers, documents, packages or parcels services mainly by using bicycles, small trucks, on-foot, or vans.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Rising usage of automated parcel terminals by the courier and messengers service providers to allow their customers to easily collect and return parcels. Hence, boosting the market.
- Growing adoption by marketers, senior management, and strategists for assessing critical information in various managerial applications. Thus, driving the market.
- Growing demand for on-demand and in-house delivery services by the customers that offer faster and efficient delivery of couriers are fueling the market.
- Rising crude oil process and high costs associated with the logistics & transportation activities are hindering the market.
- Increasing focus by service providers towards the adoption of contactless delivery models by ensuring product safety is generating opportunities in the market.
- Growing consumer spending and increasing demand from medical and healthcare industries are creating opportunities for the market.
Scope of Couriers and Messengers Market Report
The report on the global couriers and messengers market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Couriers and Messengers Market – Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018 & 2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Domestic Couriers and International Couriers), Coverage Types (Local Messengers and Local Delivery Services and Couriers and Express Delivery Services), Applications (Retail and E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Construction and Engineering, and Others), End-users (B2B, B2C, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Aramex, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post AG, Fargo Courier Limited, FedEx, PostNL, Royal Mail Group Limited, SF Express, Toll Holdings Limited, Transworld, United Parcel Service of America, Inc, and USPS
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Couriers and Messengers Market Segment Insights
Domestic couriers segment to grow during the anticipated period
In terms of types, the global couriers and messengers market is segmented into domestic couriers and international couriers. The domestic segment held a considerable share of the market in 2020, owing to the adoption of couriers and messengers service by the medical and healthcare sectors. The domestic courier and messenger services usually include the transportation of parcels and letters in the shortest possible time frame. Moreover, domestic courier services offer several benefits to the consumers such as they are easy to use, affordable, reliable, safe & secure, and provide fast delivery, which is anticipated to propel the segment during the forecast period.
The local messengers & local delivery services segment to grow in the forecasted period
On the basis of coverage types, the global couriers and messengers market is segregated into local messengers & local delivery services and couriers & express delivery services. The local messengers & local delivery services segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period attributed to the growing adoption by domestic retailers in there day to day transportation activities. The local messengers & local delivery services mainly offer same-day delivery that helps the service providers to boosts customers satisfaction. Additionally, the local messengers & local delivery services are a cost-effective solution and highly benefited while transporting small parcels or couriers. These factors are anticipated to propel the segment during the forecast period.
Retail and e-commerce segment to grow at a significant pace in the near future
Based on applications, the couriers and messengers market is segregated into retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, energy and utilities, construction and engineering, and others. The retail and e-commerce segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period, attributed to the growing deployment of automated parcel terminals for managing the excess transportation cost. The automated parcel terminals are highly adopted in grocery outlets, gas stations, convention centers, shopping malls, railway stations, convenient stores, and walkways. Moreover, the integration of on-demand delivery services with e-commerce platforms and point-of-sale systems enable courier companies to effectively and efficiently manage their operations, which is expected to boost the segment during the forecast period.
B2B segment to grow in the forecasted period
In terms of end-users, the global couriers and messengers market is segregated into B2B, B2C, and others. The B2B segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period attributed to the low-cost services afferent by courier and messenger service providers. A B2B order mainly consists of larger and bulk orders that include high customer acquisition costs. The couriers and messengers help B2B manufacturers to distribute their wholesale stock within the shortest time duration. These factors are anticipated to propel the segment during the forecast period.
Market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow the forecasted period
On the basis of regions, the global couriers and messengers market is split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific constituted a significant share of the market in 2020, due to the availability of a huge amount of customer base in countries like India and China. The market in the Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, due to the growing cross broader transaction increases the demand for international courier and messenger services. Additionally, the market in Europe is projected to grow during the forecast period, owing to the growing adoption of automated parcel terminals, which is propelling the market.
Segments
By Types
- Domestic Couriers
- International Couriers
By Coverage Types
- Local Messengers and Local Delivery Services
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services
By Applications
- Retail and E-Commerce
- Manufacturing
- Energy and Utilities
- Construction and Engineering
- Others
By End-users
By Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
By Key Players
- Aramex
- DB Schenker
- Deutsche Post AG
- Fargo Courier Limited
- FedEx
- PostNL
- Royal Mail Group Limited
- SF Express
- Toll Holdings Limited
- Transworld
- United Parcel Service of America, Inc
- USPS
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the global couriers and messengers market include Aramex, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post AG, Fargo Courier Limited, FedEx, PostNL, Royal Mail Group Limited, SF Express, Toll Holdings Limited, Transworld, United Parcel Service of America, Inc, and USPS. These players engage in mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Couriers and Messengers Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Couriers and Messengers Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Couriers and Messengers Market Forecast
4.5.1. Couriers and Messengers Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Couriers and Messengers Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Domestic Couriers
5.3.2.
International Couriers
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
6.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
6.3.1. Retail and E-Commerce
6.3.2.
Manufacturing
6.3.3.
Energy and Utilities
6.3.4.
Construction and Engineering
6.3.5.
Others
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
7. Global Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
7.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
7.3.1. B2B
7.3.2.
B2C
7.3.3.
Others
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
8. Global Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Domestic Couriers
9.4.2.
International Couriers
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. North America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.7.1. Retail and E-Commerce
9.7.2.
Manufacturing
9.7.3.
Energy and Utilities
9.7.4.
Construction and Engineering
9.7.5.
Others
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.10. North America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.10.1. B2B
9.10.2.
B2C
9.10.3.
Others
9.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.13.1. By Country
9.13.2. By Product Type
9.13.3. By Application
9.14. North America Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Domestic Couriers
10.4.2.
International Couriers
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.7.1. Retail and E-Commerce
10.7.2.
Manufacturing
10.7.3.
Energy and Utilities
10.7.4.
Construction and Engineering
10.7.5.
Others
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.10. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.10.1. B2B
10.10.2.
B2C
10.10.3.
Others
10.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.13.1. By Country
10.13.2. By Product Type
10.13.3. By Application
10.14. Latin America Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Domestic Couriers
11.4.2.
International Couriers
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Europe Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.7.1. Retail and E-Commerce
11.7.2.
Manufacturing
11.7.3.
Energy and Utilities
11.7.4.
Construction and Engineering
11.7.5.
Others
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.10. Europe Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.10.1. B2B
11.10.2.
B2C
11.10.3.
Others
11.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.13.1. By Country
11.13.2. By Product Type
11.13.3. By Application
11.14. Europe Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Domestic Couriers
12.4.2.
International Couriers
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
12.7.1. Retail and E-Commerce
12.7.2.
Manufacturing
12.7.3.
Energy and Utilities
12.7.4.
Construction and Engineering
12.7.5.
Others
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
12.10. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.10.1. B2B
12.10.2.
B2C
12.10.3.
Others
12.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.13.1. By Country
12.13.2. By Product Type
12.13.3. By Application
12.14. Asia Pacific Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
13.4.1. Domestic Couriers
13.4.2.
International Couriers
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
13.7. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
13.7.1. Retail and E-Commerce
13.7.2.
Manufacturing
13.7.3.
Energy and Utilities
13.7.4.
Construction and Engineering
13.7.5.
Others
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
13.10. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
13.10.1. B2B
13.10.2.
B2C
13.10.3.
Others
13.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
13.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
13.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.13.1. By Country
13.13.2. By Product Type
13.13.3. By Application
13.14. Middle East & Africa Couriers and Messengers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Couriers and Messengers Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Couriers and Messengers Distributors and Customers
14.3. Couriers and Messengers Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. Aramex
14.4.2.
DB Schenker
14.4.3.
Deutsche Post AG
14.4.4.
Fargo Courier Limited
14.4.5.
FedEx
14.4.6.
PostNL
14.4.7.
Royal Mail Group Limited
14.4.8.
SF Express