Saudi Arabia CEP Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Saudi Arabia CEP market size attained approximately USD 1.17 Billion in 2024. The market is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching a value of around USD 2.18 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

CEP refers to courier, express, and parcel services that are responsible for the transportation of low-weight consignments through land, airways, or waterways. These services offer quick and efficient transport of documents, letters, small packages, products, and other goods.

• Growth in trade-related agreements due to globalisation is one of the key Saudi Arabia CEP market trends. The Saudi Arabian government is focused on developing strong relations with trade partners for export services of transport, communication, financial, and postal, among others.
• Technological advancements in the logistics sector to improve the quality of service and cost management while easing the transportation of goods also provide impetus to the Saudi Arabia CEP market growth.
• Increased investment by several international players such as Amazon to expand warehouses and distribution centres in the country for establishing a strong logistic network is also a crucial market trend.
• The Saudi Arabia CEP market demand is being fuelled by the growing e-commerce sector in the country. The rise in online shopping due to convenience and large product catalogues offers lucrative opportunities for CEP services.

Market Segmentation
"Saudi Arabia CEP Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Destination

• Domestic
• International

Breakup by Business

• B2B (Business-to-Business)
• B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
• C2C (Customer-to-Customer)

Breakup by Mode of Transportation

• Railways
• Airways
• Roadways
• Waterways

Breakup by End Use

• Services
• Wholesale and Retail Trade
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Life Sciences and Healthcare
• Others

Market Share by Destination

As per the Saudi Arabia CEP market analysis, domestic shipment accounts for a substantial share of the market due to the rise in B2C e-commerce across the country. The e-commerce sector is flourishing in the country due to the convenience of home delivery and growing internet penetration, which encourages CEP companies to strengthen their domestic logistic networks. Moreover, strategic efforts by market players to boost delivery speed and gain a competitive edge over other players also provide a positive outlook to the market.

Market Share by Business

The B2B segment occupies a significant portion of the Saudi Arabia CEP market share owing to the growing digitalisation in the country. Many businesses are adopting e-commerce services for the convenient transaction of goods, providing growth opportunities to the courier, express and parcel services.

CEP companies are also forming long-term relations with B2B customers such as manufacturers and retailers to extend their network and enhance customer retention. Additionally, the growth of domestic and international trade between businesses is also expected to propel the B2B segment in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Saudi Arabia CEP market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

FedEx Corporation

FedEx Corporation, founded in 1971, is a multinational business, e-commerce, and courier delivery company. The company, with its headquarters in Tennessee, the United States, provides time-bound delivery services such as air freight forwarding and customs brokerage.

Deutsche Post AG

Deutsche Post AG is a global package delivery company that was founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The company offers postal service under Deutsche Post and logistic services under DHL.

UPS Express Private Limited

UPS Express Private Limited, founded in 2000 and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a private company. It offers shipment and tracking of goods and services, contract logistics, and warehousing solutions.

Other Saudi Arabia CEP market players include The Aramex Group, SMSA Express Transportation Company Ltd., Saudi Post Corporation, NAQEL Company, Zajil Expres, Alma Express, and Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited, among others.