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Postal & Courier Activities in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Apr 04, 2025
Length 48 Pages
SKU # IBSS19911105

Description

Postal & Courier Activities in the UK

Over the five years through 2023-24, revenue is projected to strengthen at a compound annual rate of 0.5%. This growth is largely attributable to the significant rise in e-commerce activity, increasing consumer's postal and courier requirements. Increased internet usage has reduced the volume of letters posted, restricting revenue growth. Since consumers can send messages online, one of the major motivations behind social letters has disappeared. Similarly, businesses that want to advertise or contact their customers now have many other cheaper and quicker options than direct mail.

Licensed and non-licensed postal operators and courier companies in this industry pick up, sort, transport and deliver letters, parcels, bulk materials, documents and medical supplies. Operators distribute advertising material, newspapers and periodicals. Postal activities under the Universal Service Obligation are included.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares."

Table of Contents

48 Pages


ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalisation & Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY
How Do Licenses Work?
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