Market shares
Europe
- For several years, the European market for courier, express and parcel (CEP) services has been expanding at a rate of around 5% to 6%.
- We have maintained our leading position.
Market volume: €12.1 billion 2)
1) Country base: GB, NL, E, F, I, D, S, B, BG, PL.
2) These figures are based on the new definition of all shipments < 1,000kg.
3) Including DPD and Geopost.
4) Including GLS.
Sources: Market Research Service Centre,
Market Intelligence, 2007
Americas
- In the Americas, the USA occupies a special position as the largest express market. It is connected to the world’s principal trade lanes.
- With a share of 13% we have strengthened our position as the third major player in the international CEP market in the United States, despite the difficult economic climate.
Market volume: €4.6 billion 1)
1) These figures are estimates for outbound international shipments < 70kg.
Source: Market Research Service Centre in co-operation with Colography Group, 2007
Asia Pacific
- We posted strong operative growth to defend its leading position.
- In Asia’s international express markets – including the region’s fourteen largest economies – we hold by far the largest market share (34%).
Market volume: €5.6 billion 2)
1) Country base: AU, CN, HK, ID, IN, JP, KR, NZ, MY, PH, SG, TH, TW, VN.
2) These figures are based on the new definition of all shipments < 1,000kg.
Sources: AT Kearney, TMS 2007
EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa)
- In the countries of the EEMEA region, we recorded strong double-digit growth. We generate around 90% of our trade with business customers.
- The russion express market is exceptionally dynamic with growth rates up to 40%. With a share of 41% of the international and 25% of the domestic market, we are the clear market leader in Russia.
Market volume: 2) €0.8 billion
1) Country base: RU, ZA, SA, BH, IL, UAE, IR, JO, OM, QA, KW, NG, LB.
2) These figures are based on the new definition of all shipments < 1,000kg.
Source: Market Research Service Centre in co-operation with Crescendo Partners, 2007