Global Postal Automation System Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Postal Automation System Market, By Component (Hardware, Software, and Services), Product (Mail Sorting Systems, Parcel Sorting Systems, Postal and Parcel Software and Automatic Reading and Coding Systems), Technology (Culler Facer Canceller, Letter Sorter, Flat Sorter, Mixed Mail Sorters and Parcel Sorters), Application (Government Postal, Courier and Parcel and Express) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Postal Automation System Market Analysis and Size

Growing focus on the technological advancements by the major manufacturers, rising labour costs, and increasing application of postal automation system for a wide range of end user applications such as government postal, courier and parcel, express and other applications are the major factors attributable to the growth of postal automation system market. The increasing popularity of e-commerce platforms has resulted in increased online shopping and processing of a considerable number of orders across the globe. This rising number of packages per day has resulted in the adoption of automated postal systems to deliver orders quickly and efficiently. The growing trend for e-commerce shopping has solidified the adoption of postal automation systems. The leading players in the e-commerce industry are adopting automated postal delivery systems to simplify the mail processing chain, improve service quality, and reduce fixed costs such as labor.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global postal automation system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.31% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030, at a USD 970.53 million in 2022 is expected to reach USD 1952.78 million by 2030. The “hardware” component accounted for the highest revenue share of approximately in 2022, attributed to upgrades in processors, sensors, recognition, and scanner systems and the demand for new systems to upgrade the existing capacity. The segment is anticipated to continue to witness significant growth over the forecast period 2023-2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Postal Automation System Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

The postal system is a system that allows anyone to send a letter, package, or parcel to any addressee, whether they are in the same country as the sender or abroad, with the expectation that it will be delivered by the best practice of regularity, speed, and security. It is almost always under the control of a government or quasi-government organization. The sender prepays for the service using a straightforward pricing structure based on weight and, in certain countries, the needed speed of delivery.

Global Postal Automation System Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising E-commerce Activities

 The exponential growth of e-commerce worldwide is a significant driver for the global postal automation system market. As consumers increasingly turn to online shopping, postal services and courier companies are faced with the challenge of handling a surge in parcel volumes. Automation systems help these companies streamline their sorting, processing, and delivery operations, making them more efficient and capable of handling the e-commerce boom.

• Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings

 Postal automation systems offer improved operational efficiency and cost savings for postal services and logistics companies. Automated sorting and processing reduce manual labor requirements, minimize errors, and accelerate the delivery process. By optimizing their operations through automation, organizations can reduce operational costs and improve their bottom line.

Opportunity

•        Technological Advancements

Continuous advancements in automation technology, such as the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, present opportunities for postal automation system vendors. These innovations can lead to more sophisticated and efficient systems, offering enhanced sorting capabilities and improved customer service.

• Global Expansion

 As e-commerce continues to grow globally, postal and logistics companies have opportunities to expand their operations across borders. Postal automation systems can play a crucial role in enabling this expansion by enhancing international parcel sorting and processing capabilities. This can lead to increased market reach and revenue for these organizations.

Restraint/Challenge

• High Initial Investment

 Implementing postal automation systems can involve a significant upfront investment in equipment, technology, and infrastructure. This can be a barrier for smaller postal services and courier companies that may struggle to justify the initial costs. The high cost of entry can limit the adoption of automation in some regions or by smaller players in the industry.

• Integration Challenges

 Integrating automation systems into existing postal or logistics networks can be complex. Legacy systems, varying standards, and the need for a seamless transition can pose integration challenges. Overcoming these hurdles requires careful planning, resources, and time, which can slow down the adoption of postal automation technologies.

• Cybersecurity Concerns

 As postal automation systems become more reliant on digital technology, they become vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Protecting sensitive customer data, ensuring system integrity, and safeguarding against cyberattacks are paramount challenges in the industry. Developing robust cybersecurity measures and staying ahead of evolving threats is an ongoing challenge.

• Workforce Adaptation

The introduction of automation in postal services can lead to concerns about workforce displacement. While automation can enhance efficiency, it may also reduce the need for certain manual roles. Ensuring a smooth transition for employees, retraining them for new roles, and addressing labor-related challenges are important considerations for postal organizations.

Recent Developments

• In July 2022, Pitney Bowes launched its Designed Delivery platform that includes new regional delivery options. This platform utilizes the Pitney Bowes modular Global Ecommerce network to configure bespoke services based on the requirements of direct-to-consumer logistics teams. This latest product would mark an essential juncture in the growth and maturation of the Global eCommerce business
• In June 2022, Fives came into a partnership with Caja Robotics, a leading provider of robotic and flexible goods-to-person solutions. Together, the companies would share know-how as well as technical expertise and a deep understanding of customer requirements and market demands, which would strengthen their position as key players in warehouse automation

Global Postal Automation System Market Scope

The global postal automation system market is segmented on the basis of component, product, technology and application. The growth amongst the different segments helps you in attaining the knowledge related to the different growth factors expected to be prevalent throughout the market and formulate different strategies to help identify core application areas and the difference in your target market.

Component

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

Product

• Mail Sorting Systems
• Parcel Sorting Systems
• Postal and Parcel Software
• Automatic Reading
• Coding Systems

Technology

• Culler Facer Canceller
• Letter Sorter
• Flat Sorter
• Mixed Mail Sorters
• Parcel Sorters

Application

• Government Postal
• Courier and Parcel
• Express

Global Postal Automation System Market Region Analysis/Insights

The global postal automation system market is analysed and market size, volume information is provided by country, component, product, technology and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the global postal automation system market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America region dominates the global postal automation system market and will continue to flourish its trend of dominance during the forecast period 2023-2030. This is because the presence of prominent major CEP and postal companies.

Asia-Pacific region is projected to undergo substantial during the forecast period and will project the highest CAGR owing to the growth and expansion of e-commerce in this region.

The country section of the accelerator card market report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Global Postal Automation System Market  Share Analysis

The global postal automation system market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to global postal automation system market.

The major players covered in the global postal automation system market report are:

• TOSHIBA CORPORATION (Japan)
• BEUMER GROUP (Germany)
• Siemens Logistics GmbH (Germany)
• EuroSort Inc (U.S.)
• SOLYSTIC SAS  (France)
• NEC Corporation (Japan)
• Dematic (U.S.)
• OCM Spa (Italy)
• BÖWE SYSTEC GmbH (Germany)
• Honeywell International Inc (U.S)
• GBI Intralogistics, Inc (U.S.)
• Invata Intralogistics (U.S.)
• Bastian Solutions, LLC (U.S.)
• Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Interroll Group (Switzerland)
• Falcon Autotech Private Limited (India)
• Fluence Automation, LLC (U.S.)
• ID MAIL SYSTEMS, INC. (U.S.)
• OPEX Corporation (U.S)
• Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Japan)