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International Express Service in China Industry Data and Analysis
China's International Express Service industry has experienced substantial growth in the past decade, mainly due to improving economic conditions, rising residential income levels and better infrastructure. Industry performance is also closely related to China's cross-border ecommerce market development. Industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualized 12.9% over the five years through 2024, to $21.5 billion. This includes 7.0% growth in 2024.The cross-border ecommerce market has developed rapidly, benefiting from more Internet users and government support. As of 2023, the number of Internet users in China has reached 1.1 billion and the Internet penetration rate across the total population also increased, to 77.5%. Cross-border ecommerce trade's share of China's total import and export value of goods reached 5.7% in 2023. In the five years to 2024, China's total international courier volume is expected to rise at an average rate of 19.3%, to 3.5 billion units.Total international courier volume decreased by 4.1% from 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a much lower volume compared with previous years. This is mainly because the COVID-19 pandemic's repetitive cycles resulted in the reduction or suspension of international flights which reduced transportation efficiency and increased transportation costs.Industry revenue is forecast to rise an annualized 9.0% over the five years through 2029, to $33.1 billion. China's economic recovery and heightened international trade – prompted by China's ascension to the World Trade Organization – will continue to support industry growth. The new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade agreement will also stimulate international trade between China and other member countries, further growing international express services demand. The development of technology and systems relevant to international express activities is forecast to improve rapidly over the coming years. Industry productivity and efficiency are forecast to improve.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the International Express Service industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The International Express Service industry in China operates under the industry code 5990a. The International Express Service industry in China provides transportation, collection, and express delivery services for parcels, documents and packages between China and foreign destinations. Services provided by the national postal system are excluded from the industry. Related terms covered in the International Express Service industry in China include china post, express mail services (ems) and inland express services.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in International Express Service industry in China include Air delivery services, Ground delivery services and Messenger and local delivery services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the International Express Service industry in China include DHL-Sinotrans International Air Courier Ltd., Federal Express (China) Co., Ltd. and UPS Parcel Delivery Co., Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the International Express Service industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the International Express Service industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the International Express Service industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the International Express Service industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the International Express Service industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the International Express Service industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the International Express Service industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the International Express Service industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the International Express Service industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the International Express Service industry in China is $21.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the International Express Service industry in China in 2025?
There are 465 businesses in the International Express Service industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the International Express Service industry in China?
The International Express Service industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the International Express Service industry in China?
The International Express Service industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the International Express Service industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the International Express Service industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 12.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the International Express Service industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the International Express Service industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the International Express Service industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the International Express Service industry in China are DHL-Sinotrans International Air Courier Ltd., Federal Express (China) Co., Ltd. and UPS Parcel Delivery Co., Ltd.
What does the International Express Service industry in China include?
Air delivery services and Ground delivery services are part of the International Express Service industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the International Express Service industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the International Express Service industry in China is DHL-Sinotrans International Air Courier Ltd..
How competitive is the International Express Service industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the International Express Service industry in China.
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