China - Last Mile Delivery Market for E-commerce Sector by Delivery Mode, Service, and Type - Forecast and Analysis 2023-2027

Published: Oct 2023 Pages: 130 SKU: IRTNTR76497

China - Last Mile Delivery Market for E-commerce Sector 2023-2027:

The China - last mile delivery market for e-commerce sector size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.85% between 2022 and 2027. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 17.6 billion. The growth of the market depends on several factors such as the growing B2C e-commerce market in China, the increased internet connectivity penetration in China, and the increase in number of smartphones and digital payment options.

This China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector report extensively covers market segmentation by delivery mode (regular delivery and same day delivery or express delivery), service (B2C and B2B) and type (domestic and international). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.

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China Last Mile Delivery Market For E-commerce Sector Dynamics

Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

Driver

One of the key factors driving China last last-mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth is the growing B2C e-commerce market in China. The increasing Internet penetration and the rising purchasing power parity across China are the key factors contributing to the growth of e-commerce in the country. In addition, China is the major contributor to the e-commerce market in APAC.

Moreover, the demand for last-mile delivery services for the e-commerce sector in China from each end-user (individual who places orders) varies. This is due to the reason that end-users are willing to pay extra for the fast delivery of products. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector. Therefore, it is expected to drive the China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth during the forecast period.

 Trend

A key factor shaping China last last-mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth is the rise in social commerce. Social commerce comprises using social media and other online media to assist in the online buying and selling of products and services. In addition, the social commerce platform enables transaction-based social interactions and user experiences. In social commerce, social media is utilized as an e-commerce platform, enabling customers to purchase products directly from the news feed.

Moreover, several market players in social media, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and Snapchat, provide opportunities for social commerce through their platforms. The products are shown on social sites in the form of advertisements. Furthermore, users are able to see the product description and details featured in the advertisement. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the China - last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector. Therefore, it is expected to drive the China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth during the forecast period.

Challenge

Operational issues for last-mile delivery companies are one of the key challenges hindering market growth. A significant challenge associated with last-mile delivery operations for the e-commerce sector is to offer transparency and improve delivery efficiency while maintaining profitability. In addition, long-distance transportation (logistics) is mainly carried out in bulk via sea, rail, and road, which results in lower delivery costs.

However, last-mile delivery requires separate deliveries to various locations within a region, increasing logistics costs. Major costs related to last-mile delivery include labor and fuel costs. Furthermore, the presence of several last-mile delivery companies leads to intense competition in the last-mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector in China, which is often based on pricing and delivery time. Hence, such factors are negatively impacting the market. Therefore, such factors will hinder the China's last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth during the forecast period.

China Last Mile Delivery Market For E-commerce Sector Customer Landscape

The market research report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.

China Last Mile Delivery Market for E-commerce Sector Customer Landscape

Who are the Major China Last Mile Delivery Market for E-commerce Sector Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: The company offers last mile delivery for e-commerce sector through its subsidiary Cainiao that uses Alibaba Cloud IaaS platform and logistics cloud that tracks packages at every stage of the supply chain

The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 11 market companies, including:

  • Amazon.com Inc.
  • Debon Logistics Co. Ltd.
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • DTDC Express Ltd.
  • FedEx Corp.
  • GOGOX Holdings Ltd.
  • JD.com Inc.
  • SF Express Co. Ltd.
  • YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd.
  • ZTO Express Cayman Inc.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

What is the Largest-Growing Segments in the China Last Mile Delivery Market For the E-commerce Sector?

Delivery Mode Segment Analysis

The regular delivery segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. In this segment, packages and parcels are dispatched to business and residential customers within 1-3 business days. In addition, the growth of the e-commerce industry has provided customers with direct access to manufacturers. Furthermore, manufacturers are engaged in strategic tie-ups with key e-commerce players.

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The regular delivery segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 7.48 billion in 2017. The e-commerce industry is growing at a significant rate of around 20% per year and is projected to outpace the growth of the last-mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector in China during the forecast period. In addition, this also increased the share and growth rate of the automated parcel delivery terminals market, which will help to fuel the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growing rate of Internet penetration in China is expected to fuel the growth of the regular delivery segment of the China last-mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector during the forecast period. 

Service Segment Analysis

Based on service, the segment is classified into B2C and B2B. The B2C segment of last-mile delivery for the e-commerce sector refers to the delivery of various parcels and goods from adjacent transportation hubs to consumers. In most cases, last-mile delivery for the e-commerce sector involves the direct delivery of goods to consumers' homes Moreover, with the increasing volume of products ordered through e-commerce sales channels, the importance of efficient last-mile delivery for the e-commerce sector has grown gradually. Hence, such factors are expected to fuel the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector growth during the forecast period. 

Segment Overview

The China last mile delivery market for the e-commerce sector report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027. 

  • Delivery Mode Outlook (USD Billion, 2017 - 2027)
    • Regular delivery
    • Same day delivery or express delivery
  • Service Outlook (USD Billion, 2017 - 2027)
    • B2C
    • B2B
  • Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2017 - 2027)
    • Domestic
    • International

China Last Mile Delivery Market For E-commerce Sector Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

130

Base year

2022

Historic period

2017-2021

Forecast period

2023-2027

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 15.85%

Market growth 2023-2027

USD 17.6 billion

Market structure

Concentrated

YoY growth 2022-2023(%)

13.9

Competitive landscape

 Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks

Key companies profiled

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Amazon.com Inc., Debon Logistics Co. Ltd., Deutsche Post AG, DTDC Express Ltd., FedEx Corp., GOGOX Holdings Ltd., JD.com Inc., SF Express Co. Ltd., YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd., and ZTO Express Cayman Inc.

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. 

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What are the Key Data Covered in this China Last Mile Delivery Market For E-commerce Sector Research Report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the market between 2023 and 2027
  • Precise estimation of the market size and its contribution to the market in focus on the parent market
  • Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
  • Growth of the market industry across China
  • A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
  • Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of market companies

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1 Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Market overview
    • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
    • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Delivery Mode
    • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Service
    • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
    • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

  • 2.1 Market ecosystem
    • Exhibit 08: Parent market
    • Exhibit 09: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

  • 3.1 Market definition
    • Exhibit 10: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
  • 3.2 Market segment analysis
    • Exhibit 11: Market segments
  • 3.3 Market size 2022
    • 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 12: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 13: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 14: Chart on China: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 15: Data Table on China: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

    4 Historic Market Size

    • 4.1 Last mile delivery market for E-commerce sector in China 2017 - 2021
      • Exhibit 16: Historic Market Size – Data Table on last mile delivery market for e-commerce sector in China 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • 4.2 Delivery Mode Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Exhibit 17: Historic Market Size – Delivery Mode Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • 4.3 Service Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Service Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • 4.4 Type Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)

    5 Five Forces Analysis

    • 5.1 Five forces summary
      • Exhibit 20: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2022 and 2027
    • 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit 21: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027
    • 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit 22: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • 5.4 Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit 23: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • 5.5 Threat of substitutes
      • Exhibit 24: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • 5.6 Threat of rivalry
      • Exhibit 25: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • 5.7 Market condition
      • Exhibit 26: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2022 and 2027

    6 Market Segmentation by Delivery Mode

    • 6.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 27: Chart on Delivery Mode - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 28: Data Table on Delivery Mode - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • 6.2 Comparison by Delivery Mode
      • Exhibit 29: Chart on Comparison by Delivery Mode
      • Exhibit 30: Data Table on Comparison by Delivery Mode
    • 6.3 Regular delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 31: Chart on Regular delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 32: Data Table on Regular delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 33: Chart on Regular delivery - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 34: Data Table on Regular delivery - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 6.4 Same day delivery or express delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 35: Chart on Same day delivery or express delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 36: Data Table on Same day delivery or express delivery - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 37: Chart on Same day delivery or express delivery - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 38: Data Table on Same day delivery or express delivery - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 6.5 Market opportunity by Delivery Mode
      • Exhibit 39: Market opportunity by Delivery Mode ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 40: Data Table on Market opportunity by Delivery Mode ($ billion)

    7 Market Segmentation by Service

    • 7.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 41: Chart on Service - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 42: Data Table on Service - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • 7.2 Comparison by Service
      • Exhibit 43: Chart on Comparison by Service
      • Exhibit 44: Data Table on Comparison by Service
    • 7.3 B2C - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 45: Chart on B2C - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 46: Data Table on B2C - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 47: Chart on B2C - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 48: Data Table on B2C - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 7.4 B2B - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 49: Chart on B2B - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 50: Data Table on B2B - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 51: Chart on B2B - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 52: Data Table on B2B - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 7.5 Market opportunity by Service
      • Exhibit 53: Market opportunity by Service ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 54: Data Table on Market opportunity by Service ($ billion)

    8 Market Segmentation by Type

    • 8.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 55: Chart on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 56: Data Table on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • 8.2 Comparison by Type
      • Exhibit 57: Chart on Comparison by Type
      • Exhibit 58: Data Table on Comparison by Type
    • 8.3 Domestic - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 59: Chart on Domestic - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 60: Data Table on Domestic - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 61: Chart on Domestic - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 62: Data Table on Domestic - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 8.4 International - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Exhibit 63: Chart on International - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 64: Data Table on International - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 65: Chart on International - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit 66: Data Table on International - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • 8.5 Market opportunity by Type
      • Exhibit 67: Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 68: Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)

    9 Customer Landscape

    • 9.1 Customer landscape overview
      • Exhibit 69: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

    10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

    • 10.1 Market drivers
      • 10.2 Market challenges
        • 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
          • Exhibit 70: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027
        • 10.4 Market trends

          11 Vendor Landscape

          • 11.1 Overview
            • 11.2 Vendor landscape
              • Exhibit 71: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
            • 11.3 Landscape disruption
              • Exhibit 72: Overview on factors of disruption
            • 11.4 Industry risks
              • Exhibit 73: Impact of key risks on business

            12 Vendor Analysis

            • 12.1 Vendors covered
              • Exhibit 74: Vendors covered
            • 12.2 Market positioning of vendors
              • Exhibit 75: Matrix on vendor position and classification
            • 12.3 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
              • Exhibit 76: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 77: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 78: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 79: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - Segment focus
            • 12.4 Amazon.com Inc.
              • Exhibit 80: Amazon.com Inc. - Overview
              • Exhibit 81: Amazon.com Inc. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 82: Amazon.com Inc. - Key news
              • Exhibit 83: Amazon.com Inc. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 84: Amazon.com Inc. - Segment focus
            • 12.5 Debon Logistics Co. Ltd.
              • Exhibit 85: Debon Logistics Co. Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 86: Debon Logistics Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 87: Debon Logistics Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
            • 12.6 Deutsche Post AG
              • Exhibit 88: Deutsche Post AG - Overview
              • Exhibit 89: Deutsche Post AG - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 90: Deutsche Post AG - Key news
              • Exhibit 91: Deutsche Post AG - Key offerings
            • 12.7 DTDC Express Ltd.
              • Exhibit 92: DTDC Express Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 93: DTDC Express Ltd. - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 94: DTDC Express Ltd. - Key offerings
            • 12.8 FedEx Corp.
              • Exhibit 95: FedEx Corp. - Overview
              • Exhibit 96: FedEx Corp. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 97: FedEx Corp. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 98: FedEx Corp. - Segment focus
            • 12.9 GOGOX Holdings Ltd.
              • Exhibit 99: GOGOX Holdings Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 100: GOGOX Holdings Ltd. - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 101: GOGOX Holdings Ltd. - Key offerings
            • 12.10 JD.com Inc.
              • Exhibit 102: JD.com Inc. - Overview
              • Exhibit 103: JD.com Inc. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 104: JD.com Inc. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 105: JD.com Inc. - Segment focus
            • 12.11 SF Express Co. Ltd.
              • Exhibit 106: SF Express Co. Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 107: SF Express Co. Ltd. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 108: SF Express Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 109: SF Express Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
            • 12.12 YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd.
              • Exhibit 110: YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd. - Overview
              • Exhibit 111: YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 112: YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 113: YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Ltd. - Segment focus
            • 12.13 ZTO Express Cayman Inc.
              • Exhibit 114: ZTO Express Cayman Inc. - Overview
              • Exhibit 115: ZTO Express Cayman Inc. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 116: ZTO Express Cayman Inc. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 117: ZTO Express Cayman Inc. - Segment focus

            13 Appendix

            • 13.1 Scope of the report
              • 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
                • Exhibit 118: Inclusions checklist
                • Exhibit 119: Exclusions checklist
              • 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
                • Exhibit 120: Currency conversion rates for US$
              • 13.4 Research methodology
                • Exhibit 121: Research methodology
                • Exhibit 122: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
                • Exhibit 123: Information sources
              • 13.5 List of abbreviations
                • Exhibit 124: List of abbreviations

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              • Financial reports of key industry players
              • Historical data
              • Press releases

              DATA ANALYSIS

              Data Synthesis

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              • Estimation of key figures
              • Analysis of derived insights

              Data Validation

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              • Market drivers
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              • Market trends
              • Five forces analysis

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