Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market, By Business (Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C), Consumer to Consumer (C2C)); By Destination (Domestic, International); By Mode of Transportation (Railways, Airways, Roadways, Wat

Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market at 10.2% CAGR to Touch USD 3.6 Billion by 2031

Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is flourishing because of a surging demand for CEP services from the thriving e-commerce sector driven by rapid urbanization and industrialization across the Kingdom.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size at USD 1.82 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, BlueWeave expects Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size to boom at a robust CAGR of 10.23% reaching a value of USD 3.6 billion by 2031. Rapidly growing online e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon.com and Noon.com, as well as the rising popularity of online shopping among customers, are major growth catalysts for the growth of Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market. Furthermore, during the period in analysis, the market is expected to be further driven by the rapid adoption of ongoing developments and innovations .

Opportunity - Surging Demand for FMCG Products through Online Channel

A spurring demand for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) through popular e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon.com, is emerging as a major driving factor for the growth of wholesale and retail end user segment in Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market. Meanwhile, the services segment in the market is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period. The BFSI sector is adopting CEP services at a significant rate, owing to an increasing need for secure and rapid document and parcel delivery. Other major end user segments in Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market include manufacturing, construction & utilities, and primary industries.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market

The escalating geopolitical tensions could negatively impact the growth of Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market. Geopolitical conflicts directly cause supply chain interruption that impacts CEP services and raises shipping costs because of higher fuel prices, higher insurance premiums, and more security procedures. Moreover, countries must cope with route modifications and reroute their products to avoid war zones, raising transportation costs and duration. Consumer behavior is another aspect that is directly impacted by geopolitical conflicts. The demand for CEP services may fluctuate due to changes in consumer spending behavior, which could limit the growth of Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market.

Domestic Segment Holds Larger Share of Saudi Arabia CEP Market

The domestic segment holds a higher market share in Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market, primarily due to a surging demand for last-mile deliveries. Furthermore, expanding online grocery and food delivery services is propelling the demand for efficient delivery services for non-durable goods. In addition, the need for extensive domestic CEP networks that can service a broad geographic reach is fueled by the growth of online markets outside of major cities and into suburban and rural regions. The international segment is another major segment in Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market by destination.

Competitive Landscape

Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) market is intensely competitive, as a number of companies are competing to gain a significant market share. Key players in the market include Aramex, Careem, DHL Group, FedEx, Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express), SMSA Express, Alma Express, and Zajil Express. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.


1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Insights
3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2. DROC Analysis
3.2.1. Growth Drivers
3.2.1.1. Surging Demand for CEP Services from Thriving E-commerce Sector
3.2.1.2. Rapid Urbanization
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.2.1. Infrastructure Challenges
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.2.3.1. Growing demand for Value-Added Services (VAS)
3.2.3.2. Innovations in Last-Mile Delivery
3.2.3.3. Continuous Digital Transformation
3.2.4. Challenges
3.2.4.1. Stringent Regulations
3.2.4.2. Shortage of Skilled Workforce
3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Overview
5.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
5.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Business
5.2.1.1. Business to Business (B2B)
5.2.1.2. Business to Consumer (B2C)
5.2.1.3. Consumer to Consumer (C2C)
5.2.2. By Destination
5.2.2.1. Domestic
5.2.2.2. International
5.2.3. By Mode of Transportation
5.2.3.1. Railways
5.2.3.2. Airways
5.2.3.3. Roadways
5.2.3.4. Waterways
5.2.4. By End User
5.2.4.1. Services
5.2.4.2. Wholesale & Retail
5.2.4.3. Manufacturing
5.2.4.4. Construction & Utilities
5.2.4.5. Primary Industries
6. Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market
6.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
6.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Business
6.2.2. By Destination
6.2.3. By Mode of Transportation
6.2.4. By End User
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
7.2. Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
7.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
7.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
8. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
9.1. Aramex
9.2. Careem
9.3. DHL Group
9.4. FedEx
9.5. Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express)
9.6. SMSA Express
9.7. Alma Express
9.8. Zajil Express
9.9. Other Prominent Players
10. Key Strategic Recommendations
11. Research Methodology
11.1. Qualitative Research
11.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
11.2. Quantitative Research
11.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
11.3.1. Secondary Research
11.3.2. Primary Research
11.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
11.5. Assumptions & Limitations
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.
List of Figures
Figure 1 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Segmentation
Figure 2 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
Figure 4 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 5 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Business, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 6 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Destination, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 7 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Mode of Transportation, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 8 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2031
List of Tables
Table 1 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 2 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Business, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 3 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Destination, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 4 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By Mode of Transportation, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 5 Saudi Arabia Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 6 Aramex Company Overview
Table 7 Aramex Financial Overview
Table 8 Careem Company Overview
Table 9 Careem Financial Overview
Table 10 DHL Group Company Overview
Table 11 DHL Group Financial Overview
Table 12 FedEx Company Overview
Table 13 FedEx Financial Overview
Table 14 Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express) Company Overview
Table 15 Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express) Financial Overview
Table 16 SMSA Express Company Overview
Table 17 SMSA Express Financial Overview
Table 18 Alma Express Company Overview
Table 19 Alma Express Financial Overview
Table 55 Zajil Express Company Overview
Table 56 Zajil Express Financial Overview

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