In 2015, 2.6 billion parcels were sent throughout Germany. According to industry estimates, this figure will grow to 2.9 billion by 2018 (source: statista.com).
This growth in parcel volumes is not restricted to Germany: International parcel deliveries are also expected to go on rising. Germany has the largest sales market in Europe with purchasing power in 2015 of 1,732.4 billion euros (source: GFK.com). It is a lucrative market for global shops, which means that the number of parcels being imported into Germany is also likely to increase substantially.
As the third largest exporter in the world with an export value in 2014 of 1,507.59 billion U.S. dollars (source: wto.org ), many goods produced in Germany are in high demand worldwide. The ‘Made in Germany’ seal of quality also drives ever-increasing volumes in the mail-order industry.
As a result, German and international on-line retailers, as well as domestic parcel deliverers and fulfilment houses are facing a major challenge:
How do I send goods abroad and what regulations do I have to comply with in each country? How can I import goods to Europe and which CEP (courier express parcel) service providers are the best choice to distribute my goods?
Please get in touch if you need support with international parcel distribution. We would be happy to help.