China sets a new record in express delivery

China’s express delivery volume surpassed 100 billion parcels as of June 30, reaching the milestone nine days earlier than last year, the State Post Bureau of China said on Saturday.

The figure points to the continued resilience of China’s postal and express delivery sector, as well as steady activity in the country’s consumer market, according to the bureau. In 2025, China handled 198.95 billion express parcels, up 13.6% year-on-year, maintaining its position as the world’s largest express delivery market.

The bureau said pro-consumption policies, improving service capacity and more efficient logistics links have helped sustain growth in parcel deliveries this year. The sector has also expanded its role beyond online shopping, providing stronger support for rural communities, manufacturing supply chains and cross-border e-commerce.

In rural areas, express delivery companies have improved county, township and village-level networks to help agricultural products reach wider markets. In Sanmenxia, Henan province, seasonal vegetables are being shipped through cold-chain express services, with daily outbound deliveries reaching around 8,000 parcels. China Daily