| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 4.50% |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
UK Same Day Delivery Market Analysis
The United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4.5% during the forecast period.
In 2021, the UK's exports of goods and services totalled GBP 619 billion and imports totalled GBP 648 billion. The EU accounted for 42% of UK exports of goods and services and 50% of imports in 2020. The UK generally imports more than it exports meaning that it runs a trade deficit. A deficit of GBP 156 billion on trade in goods was offset by a surplus of GBP 127 billion on trade in services in 2021. The overall trade deficit was GBP 29 billion in 2021.
Even though e-commerce platforms have been around for a long time, they have only recently gained mainstream notice. In order to stay up with the rest of the globe, the expansion of internet shopping in the UK has been phenomenal. The spread of the pandemic is one of the main reasons why e-commerce has become so popular. Due to the pandemic, shoppers were unable to visit retail stores in person, leaving e-commerce as their sole choice. Click and collect is quickly rising in popularity in the UK since merchants do not charge a delivery fee for click and collect services. Click and collect offers a convenient shopping option for shoppers who want the best of both worlds. Consumers in the United Kingdom are buying more things online than ever before, and by the end of 2021, online sales will account for nearly a third of all retail spending (30.2%). Many multi-channel businesses purchased warehouses to support both their online and brick-and-mortar retail networks. Logistics companies also bought a lot of space in 2021, accounting for 13.6 million square feet, or 22% of the total.
UK Same Day Delivery Market Trends
Demand from Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Driving the Market
The short-term impact of COVID-19 on the market is the crucial factor for pharmaceutical logistics' fast-paced growth across the globe. Amid the pandemic, governments around the world are emphasizing on healthcare facilities and ample medicinal supply for the patients. Research and development for COVID-19 treatments has also boosted the same day delivery, since many of the components needed for this process require secure cold chain solutions.
In addition to the related needs of biologics and other temperature-sensitive medications, changes in consumer lifestyles that have increased the demand for temperature-sensitive protein and nutritional supplements are contributing factors. The pharmaceutical industry will be facing challenges in terms of risk of drug shortages. Major drugmakers such as Bayer, Novartis, AstraZeneca and GSK have all taken contingency steps to secure their supply.
UK health tech company that offers same-day prescription medicine delivery in London and next day delivery throughout the UK, in 2021 Pharmacierge has announced it has raised GBP 1.25 million from a number of leading clinicians and angel investors.
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E-commerce Driving the Market:
Digitization has completely changed the way UK consumers shop. Currently, the UK is the fourth largest e-commerce market in the world. With its 27% growth, the UK e-commerce market has significantly contributed to the global growth rate of the industry. The biggest player in the UK e-commerce market is amazon.co.uk (Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence). The online store achieved USD 14.7 billion in sales in 2020. It is followed by tesco.com with USD 7.6 billion in sales, and argos.co.uk with a turnover of 5.4 billion US dollars. In total, the top three stores account for 25% of UK online sales.
More than half of Brits think same-day delivery is 'important', following a significant change in shopper's attitudes towards the service over the past two years. The news that most Brits now expect same-day deliveries has been revealed by ParcelHero. A recent consumer survey by the home delivery expert showed that while 33% of online shoppers believed that same-day delivery options were important back in 2020, that figure has now risen to 56%. The pandemic has forced many consumers to shop online more frequently, boosting the share of online sales from 19% of the overall retail market in February 2020 to 30% of all sales today. As a result, shoppers' expectations have risen dramatically.
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UK Same Day Delivery Industry Overview
The United Kingdom's same-day delivery market is highly fragmented. Royal Mail, DHL Supply Chain (a global logistics and supply chain company), CEVA Logistics (a global logistics and supply chain company), Translink, TNT Express are among the major players in the market. Geographical coverage of same-day services is mainly focused on London and other large cities. Some companies like Amazon, Argos and CitySprint are exceptions to this, as they offer national same-day deliveries. Technology has had a significant influence on the market from better tracking, apps enabling marketplace models to operate, faster deliveries and inventory management.
UK Same Day Delivery Market Leaders
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Royal Mail
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DHL Supply Chain
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CEVA Logistics
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Translink
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TNT Express
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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UK Same Day Delivery Market News
May 2021: CEVA Logistics (a global logistics and supply chain company) has announced that it has completed a successful Zero Defects Start-up for the full omni-channel distribution of Under Armour's sports apparel products in the U.K. This milestone follows CEVA's implementation of Under Armour's U.K. e-commerce business as part of an on-going, multi-year contract.
Sep 2021: UPS (a global logistics and supply chain company) finally filled a gaping hole in its business, one that allows the courier to expand beyond just delivering packages. Big Brown announced it was acquiring Roadie, a crowd-sourced same-day delivery company that gives UPS a big boost in staying competitive.
UK Same Day Delivery Industry Segmentation
The same-day delivery market is where the order gets shipped on the same day or delivered to the customer within 24 hours. A complete assessment of the United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market includes an assessment of the economy market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments in the report. The report sheds a light on the market trends like growth factors, restraints, and opportunities in this sector. The competitive landscape of the United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market` is depicted through the profiles of active key players. The report also covers the impact of COVID - 19 on the market and the future projections.
The United Kingdom's same-day delivery market is segmented by Type (B2B and B2C). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (USD billion).
| By Type | B2B (Business to Business) |
| B2C (Business to Consumers) |
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| B2B (Business to Business) |
| B2C (Business to Consumers) |
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UK Same Day Delivery Market Research FAQs
What is the current United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market size?
The United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market?
Royal Mail, DHL Supply Chain, CEVA Logistics, Translink and TNT Express are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market.
What years does this United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market cover?
The report covers the United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Same Day Delivery Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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