The same-day delivery services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of same-day delivery services has seen exponential growth in the past few years. An expansion from $9.4 billion in 2024 to $11.34 billion in 2025 is forecasted, implying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%.
This growth in the historic period can be attributed to the surge in e-commerce and online shopping, heightened demand among consumers for speedier deliveries, developments within logistics and the supply chain, competition among retailers to provide swift shipping, and the concentration of population within metropolitan areas due to urbanization.
The same-day delivery services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for same-day delivery services is predicted to witness a speedy expansion in the upcoming years. The value is estimated to soar up to $23.29 billion by 2029, with an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.7%.
This surge in the predicted period is owing to several factors such as the rise in on-demand and immediate delivery services, inclusion of self-driving vehicles and drones for deliveries, widening of last-mile delivery networks, and increasing consumer demand for same-day and precise time deliveries. Other factors include the adoption of superior route optimization and real-time tracking solutions. Major emerging trends in this forecast period comprise of partnerships between e-commerce platforms and delivery services, the appearance of dark stores and micro-fulfillment centers, as well as the application of artificial intelligence in planning delivery routes. Moreover, the emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly delivery methods, along with an escalating use of data analytics for demand prediction and inventory control, will also contribute to the market growth.
The evolution and growth of the e-commerce industry are anticipated to significantly fuel the expansion of the same-day delivery services sphere. Digital commerce has revolutionized the way we buy and sell merchandise. Factors such as the sprawling population density and urbanization, widespread use of smartphones and tablets, internet accessibility, rising adoption of digitalization and online payment systems, swift buying options, cost efficiency, saved travel expenses and time, and overall ease of use contribute to its rapid progression. There is an escalating demand for same-day delivery, which is increasingly becoming a popular choice for online shoppers. Case in point, in November 2023, the US-based Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration reported that as of January 2021, the total UK retail market saw e-commerce consumers forming 36.3%, with revenue projections estimated to touch $285.60 billion by 2025. Consequently, the progression of the e-commerce realm propels the expansion of the same-day delivery services industry.
The same-day delivery services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Business-To-Business (B2B), Business-To-Consumer (B2C), Customer To Customer (C2C)
2) By Service Type: International, Domestic
3) By Mode of Transportation: Airways, Roadways, Railways, Intermodal
4) By Application: Retail, E-Commerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Business-To-Business (B2B): Retail And E-commerce B2B Delivery, Medical And Pharmaceutical Delivery, Industrial And Manufacturing Delivery
2) By Business-To-Consumer (B2C): E-commerce Deliveries, Grocery And Food Deliveries, Same-Day Courier Services
3) By Customer-To-Customer (C2C): Peer-To-Peer Delivery Services, marketplace Delivery Services
Leading organizations in the same-day delivery services market are concentrating their efforts on creating cutting-edge technology, such as Air drone delivery systems, to accommodate the expanding need for immediate delivery of goods and services. In October 2023, an example of this was seen when Amazon.com, Inc., an E-commerce business based in the United States, launched the MK30 drone model. This new drone is less noisy, more compact, and weighs less than its predecessors. It comes with sophisticated safety systems, enabling it to fly safely in different weather conditions. The enhanced efficiency of the drone facilitates quicker and more precise deliveries for Amazon's customers.
Major companies operating in the same-day delivery services market include:
• A-1 Express Delivery Services Inc.
• FedEx Corporation
• Arab American Express Co. Ltd.
• United Parcel Service Inc.
• Deliv Inc.
• Dalsey Hillblom Lynn
• Same Day Delivery Inc.
• Naparex LLC
• Aztec Messenger LLC
• Amazon. com Inc.
• DC Express Inc.
• Citysprint Courier Services Limited
• Prestige Delivery Systems Inc.
• TForce Final Mile Inc.
• American Expediting Company
• Econo-Courier
• Power Link Expedite Corporation
• Competitive Courier Service
• Bks Sameday Courier LLC
• Jet Delivery Inc.
• Postmates Inc.
• Maplebear Inc.
• Uber Technologies Inc.
• DoorDash Inc.
• Grubhub Inc.
• Shipt LLC
• Favor Delivery LLC
• goBrands Inc.
• Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.
• Kerry Logistics Network Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the same-day delivery services market in 2024. The regions covered in the same-day delivery services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa