Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#5 In EuropeBusiness
#13 In EuropeEmployees
#12 In EuropeWages
#8 In EuropeThe Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium ranks 5 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€6.9bn). Revenue received by operators in Belgium has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (4.0 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium is €6.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 2,392 businesses in the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Postal & Courier Activities market in Belgium?
The biggest company operating in the Postal & Courier Activities market in Belgium is bpost SA
What does the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium include?
Parcel services and Domestic letter services are part of the Postal & Courier Activities industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is bpost SA.
How competitive is the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- E-Commerce in Belgium
- Freight Road Transport in Belgium
- Warehousing & Storage in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes postal and courier activities, such as picking up, transporting and delivering letters and parcels under various arrangements. Local delivery and messenger services are also included.
What's included in this industry?
Parcel servicesDomestic letter servicesInternational letter servicesOtherIndustry Code
53 - Postal and courier activities in Belgium
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium
- Employees in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium
- Business in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium
- Profit in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
High barriers to entry hinder new entrants. The European postal and courier services industry features high barriers to entry, including substantial capital requirements and established networks, limiting the entry of new competitors.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Intense competition squeezes profit. The postal and courier services industry faces falling profits in Europe due to intense competition, prompting aggressive pricing strategies and reduced profit margins.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Postal & Courier Activities in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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