Postal & Courier Activities in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report

Missed delivery: Squeezed disposable incomes are eating into revenue growth in 2023

Postal and courier revenue is expected to swell at a compound annual rate of 6.5% over the five years through 2023. Living in the digital age, it's no surprise that email and WhatsApp are eating into traditional post and letter volumes. This means leading players like An Post to rethink their strategy. The changing market has prompted an increased focus on parcels and value-added services like same-day, timed delivery or bulk contract discounts. Licensed and non-licensed postal operators and courier companies 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 EC Universal Service Directive 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.