China's express revenue hits 1 trillion yuan one month earlier than last year
China's express delivery industry achieved cumulative revenue of 1,028.92 billion yuan in the first eight months of 2026, a 7.4% year-on-year increase, crossing the trillion-yuan threshold one month earlier than in 2025. Parcel volume reached 134.06 billion items, up 4.6%. Revenue growth has consistently outpaced volume growth since early 2026, with the gap widening to 4.2 percentage points in August. A State Post Bureau official attributed this to the industry's "anti-involution" campaign aimed at curbing price wars and promoting quality over quantity.
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China's express delivery revenue hits 1 trillion yuan one month earlier than last year
According to data released by China's National Postal Bureau on September 18, the country's express delivery industry achieved cumulative revenue of 1,028.92 billion yuan (approximately 1.03 trillion yuan) in the first eight months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%. The total volume of parcels reached 134.06 billion items, up 4.6% from the same period last year. The industry crossed the trillion-yuan revenue threshold one month earlier than in 2025. Notably, revenue growth has consistently outpaced volume growth since early 2026, with the gap widening to 4.2 percentage points in August. A National Postal Bureau official attributed this shift to the industry's ongoing 'anti-involution' campaign, which aims to curb price wars and promote quality over quantity. The official stated that the trend indicates the industry is moving away from a 'price-for-volume' model toward 'quality and efficiency improvement,' which should improve corporate profitability, stabilize the delivery network, and protect couriers' rights. The report cites multiple policy meetings and a joint ministry-level plan targeting 'involution-style competition' as drivers of this transformation.
Read sourceChina's Postal Sector Delivery Volume Up 4% in First Eight Months, Revenue Growth Outpaces Volume
According to the State Post Bureau, China's postal sector handled 145.46 billion items in the first eight months of this year, a 4% increase year-on-year. Express delivery volume reached 134.06 billion items, up 4.6%. Total business revenue (excluding direct revenue from Postal Savings Bank) reached 1.23045 trillion yuan, up 6%, with express delivery revenue alone hitting 1.02892 trillion yuan, a 7.4% increase. A State Post Bureau official stated that express revenue growth has consistently outpaced volume growth this year, and revenue surpassed the 1 trillion yuan mark one month earlier than last year, reflecting positive results from the industry's 'anti-involution' governance efforts. The report was originally published by Xinhua News Agency.
China's postal delivery volume rises 4% in first eight months, express revenue growth outpaces volume
According to the State Post Bureau, China's postal industry handled 145.46 billion parcels in the first eight months of this year, a 4% increase year-on-year. Express delivery volume reached 134.06 billion items, up 4.6%. Industry revenue (excluding direct revenue from Postal Savings Bank) totaled 1.23045 trillion yuan, up 6%, with express delivery revenue reaching 1.02892 trillion yuan, a 7.4% increase. A State Post Bureau official stated that express revenue growth has consistently outpaced volume growth this year, and revenue surpassed the 1 trillion yuan mark one month earlier than last year, reflecting positive results from the industry's efforts to combat 'involution' (excessive competition). The data was reported by Xinhua News Agency.
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China's express delivery volume reaches 13.406 billion parcels in first eight months of 2024
According to a report from the State Post Bureau of China, the country's postal and express delivery industry showed steady growth in the first eight months of 2024. From January to August, total business revenue for the postal industry (excluding direct revenue from the Postal Savings Bank) reached 1.23045 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.0%. Express delivery revenue specifically totaled 1.02892 trillion yuan, up 7.4%. During the same period, the total volume of postal and delivery services reached 145.46 billion items, a 4.0% increase, with express delivery volume hitting 134.06 billion items, up 4.6%. For the month of August alone, postal industry revenue was 150.54 billion yuan (+5.3%), and express delivery revenue was 127.15 billion yuan (+6.9%). August service volume totaled 18.03 billion items (+2.3%), with express delivery volume at 16.60 billion items (+2.7%). The data indicates continued expansion in China's logistics and e-commerce sectors.
Read sourceChina's express delivery volume reaches 134.06 billion parcels in first eight months of 2024
According to a report from the State Post Bureau of China, the country's postal and express delivery industry showed steady growth in the first eight months of 2024. From January to August, total business revenue for the postal sector (excluding direct revenue from the Postal Savings Bank) reached 1.23045 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.0%. Within this, express delivery revenue totaled 1.02892 trillion yuan, up 7.4%. The total volume of postal and delivery items handled reached 145.46 billion pieces, a 4.0% increase, with express delivery volume alone hitting 134.06 billion pieces, up 4.6%. For the month of August alone, postal sector revenue was 150.54 billion yuan (+5.3%), including 127.15 billion yuan from express delivery (+6.9%). August's total item volume was 18.03 billion pieces (+2.3%), with express delivery accounting for 16.60 billion pieces (+2.7%). The data indicates continued expansion in China's logistics and e-commerce-related delivery sector.
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