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China Processed Over 7.2 Billion Parcels During the Eight-Day Holiday
During the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from October 1 to 8, China's postal and express delivery industry processed 7.23 billion parcels, averaging over 900 million per day, as reported by the State Post Bureau. This follows a robust trend in 2024, where the sector managed 193.7 billion parcels, marking a 19.2% annual increase and generating RMB 1.7 trillion in revenue.
Key points
- During the holidays, China processed 7.23 billion parcels, averaging over 900 million daily.
- In 2024, China's postal sector handled 193.7 billion parcels, a growth of 19.2% year-on-year.
- Total revenue for the postal industry in 2024 reached RMB 1.7 trillion (US$234 billion), reflecting a 10.7% increase.
Why it matters
- This surge in parcel processing is aligned with global e-commerce growth trends, especially post-pandemic.
- Increasing reliance on online shopping and delivery services has been a trend in 2025, highlighting logistics and postal industries' critical roles in the economy.
China's impressive holiday parcel handling underscores the sector's growth, reflecting ongoing trends in e-commerce and the importance of logistics in today's economy.