Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market Report by Business Model (Business-to-Business, Business-to-Customer, Customer-to-Customer ), Type, End User, and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan domestic courier express and parcel market size reached USD 28,754.2 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 48,517.7 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99% during 2026-2034. The rising integration of advanced technologies, such as real-time tracking and route optimization, which enhances the service level, ensuring timely and secure deliveries is primarily driving the market growth.

Domestic courier, express, and parcel (CEP) services comprise a vital segment of the logistics industry, focusing on the delivery of documents and parcels within a country's borders. These services are known for their speed, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring the swift movement of goods from senders to recipients. The term "courier and express" typically denotes deliveries that are fast and tracked, providing real-time updates to the customers, whereas "parcel" refers to the delivery of packages, usually larger and heavier, with varying delivery timeframes. The burgeoning e-commerce sector and the escalating demand for online shopping are major drivers, propelling the need for efficient and reliable domestic CEP services. They play a pivotal role in sustaining the dynamic e-commerce environment and other sectors, which is underscored by the continual enhancements in service offerings, catering to the diversified needs of individual and business consumers.

Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market Trends:

The domestic courier, express, and parcel market in Japan is witnessing significant growth, driven by multiple factors and characterized by various evolving trends. The expansion of the e-commerce industry serves as a critical driver, intensifying the demand for efficient and reliable delivery services to cater to the rising online shopping activities. Additionally, the increasing consumer expectations for faster and real-time trackable deliveries are fueling the advancement of services in the regional market. The utilization of advanced technologies like AI, automation, and data analytics is enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing routes, and improving parcel tracking, meeting the escalating demand for swift and transparent services. The rise in the adoption of sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly vehicles and packaging solutions, is another trend reflecting the market's inclination towards environmental responsibility. Moreover, the diversification of service offerings, including same-day deliveries and time-definite services, is gaining prominence, reflecting consumer's varied needs and preferences. The continuous innovations and customized solutions are enabling service providers to maintain competitiveness and consumer relevance in the evolving market landscape. In conclusion, the synergy of technological advancements, consumer preferences, e-commerce growth, and regulatory support is sculpting the trajectory of the domestic courier, express, and parcel market in Japan, presenting opportunities for enhanced service capabilities and market development.

Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market Segmentation:

Business Model Insights:

Business-to-Business (B2B)
Business-to-Customer (B2C)
Customer-to-Customer (C2C)

Type Insights:

E-commerce
Non E-commerce

End User Insights:

Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market?
What is the breakup of the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market on the basis of business model?
What is the breakup of the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market on the basis of end user?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan domestic courier express and parcel?
What is the structure of the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan domestic courier express and parcel market?

Product Code: SR112026A15548

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Breakup by Business Model

6.1 Business-to-Business (B2B)
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Business-to-Customer (B2C)
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Customer-to-Customer (C2C)
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Breakup by Type

7.1 E-commerce
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Non E-commerce
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Breakup by End User

8.1 Services
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Wholesale and Retail Trade
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Healthcare
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Industrial Manufacturing
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Business Model
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Type
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Domestic Courier Express and Parcel Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis