The parcel market grew by 7.9 percent to 397 million pieces in 2024. It was driven by Chinese online retailers, according to market researcher Branchenradar.com. They refer to calculations by the EU Commission, which show that the parcel volume from China in the European Union has more than tripled since 2023. If this number is distributed according to the population key, more than 80 million parcels from the Middle Kingdom would fall to Austria.
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19-02-2025, 10:59
The Austrian parcel market experienced strong growth last year, driven by a massive increase in deliveries from Chinese online retailers.
Over 80 Million Parcels from China Delivered
Figures for Austria are difficult to represent, as shipments from China for Austrian recipients are usually consolidated in Hungary. It is noticeable, however, that the increases in the domestic market came exclusively from the end customer business. Shipping between companies, on the other hand, is stagnating, Branchenradar.com said on Wednesday.
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