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Postal & Courier Activities in Italy - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

IT-H53 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€13.2bn

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

210k

2019-2024 8.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

3,200

2019-2024 4.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Postal & Courier Activities in Italy market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Italy

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#4 In Europe
Business
#10 In Europe
Employees
#5 In Europe
Wages
#4 In Europe

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The postal and courier industry in Europe is undergoing a significant transformation. The sector faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While traditional mail volumes declined, e-commerce parcel delivery surged, supporting revenue growth. Many postal and courier companies adapted swiftly, expanding their last-mile delivery capabilities to meet the increased demand. Despite this, the industry faced operational challenges like labour shortages, fluctuating fuel prices and an emphasis on cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solutions.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Poste Italiane SpA
12,501.9
1,584.9
12.7

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What is the market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy in 2024?

The market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy is €13.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry in 2024?

There are 3,200 businesses in the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy has been growing at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Postal & Courier Activities market in Italy?

The biggest company operating in the Postal & Courier Activities market in Italy is Poste Italiane SpA

What does the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy 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 Italy?

The company holding the most market share in Italy is Poste Italiane SpA.

How competitive is the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Postal & Courier Activities industry in Italy.

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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.

Related Terms

LogisticsCOURIERDEPOT

What's included in this industry?

Parcel servicesDomestic letter servicesInternational letter servicesOther

Companies

Poste Italiane SpA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

53 - Postal and courier activities in Italy

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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

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Digital transformation drives productivity in postal services. Digital transformation initiatives enhance productivity within Europe's postal and courier services industry, optimising operational processes and shaping the future of postal services.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Italy
  • Total Exports into Italy
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Concentration fuels market dominance. Concentration within the European postal and courier services industry fosters market dominance, consolidating power among a few key players and influencing pricing and service standards.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 1 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

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.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy 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.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Postal & Courier Activities in Italy 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)

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