Poland's Courier, Express, and Parcel Market to Reach $5.37 Billion by 2031

The Polish courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 5.37 billion by 2031. The market's growth rate is projected to be 2.98% CAGR between 2026 and 2031.

Growth in the Polish CEP market is being driven by robust e-commerce spending, expanding cross-border trade, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The proliferation of automated parcel lockers is enhancing delivery density and reducing unit costs, while technology-enabled route planning assists operators in managing rising labor expenses. Regulatory initiatives supporting zero-emission fleets are also influencing a shift towards rail and electric road vehicles.

Domestic shipments accounted for the largest market share at 65.34% in 2025, with international parcels forecast to grow at a 3.18% CAGR through 2031. Non-express delivery services held 76.05% of the market in 2025, though express shipments are expected to see the fastest growth at 3.52% CAGR.

The Business-to-Consumer (B2C) segment represented 51.84% of revenue in 2025, driven by e-commerce fulfillment, and is expected to grow at a 3.96% CAGR. Light-weight parcels constituted 64.21% of volume in 2025, mirroring a trend towards smaller, higher-value items. Road transport maintained a 50.87% share, while rail and other multimodal routes are anticipated to gain traction with a 3.79% CAGR.

E-commerce was the primary end-user industry, contributing 41.65% of demand. The market is approaching structural maturity, indicating steady, controlled expansion.