UK Express Parcels: Market insight report

What does the report contain?

In this report we review the UK parcels market encompassing both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer segments. We quantify the market size, historical growth rates, segmentation patterns and levels of industry profitability while reviewing key factors behind these figures. We also carry out an in-depth analysis of the relevant drivers of industry growth – in particular the macroeconomic environment and home shopping – setting out historical trends and available forecasts. Our forecast for industry growth by segment is based in this analysis of historical trends and our understanding of growth drivers. While many reports on the industry contain data and description, a critical objective for us in writing this report has been to supplement this with our insights and conclusions

Why did we write this report?

The UK parcels industry has continued to evolve dynamically with Continued overall growth. Macro factors such as the trend growth of home shopping and the cyclical impact of the economy on volumes continuing to provide challenges and opportunities. Some continued consolidation of the market through acquisition. Ongoing refinement of operating models to enable evolving customer needs to be served profitably. We believe that, in order for those involved in the market to make the best decisions in this complex and changing environment, they need to have access to the best information. The aim of this report is to provide this. It is intended for parcels carriers themselves, users of their services, partners, investors, banks, analysts, consultants and other parties with interests in the sector.

What are the sources and methodology? This report is based on Financial analysis of the accounts of companies in the industry Interviews with senior-level contacts in the market In-depth analysis of the macroeconomic environment and relevant market drivers Our own experience of advising both companies and investors in the express parcels industry. Information from these sources has been synthesised and presented clearly and concisely with extensive use of charts and tables to illuminate points and support conclusions