E-commerce logistics in Europe - statistics & facts

As the value of e-commerce sales grows in Europe, so does the volume of parcel shipping from and to the European Union. The logistics aspects related to online retail activities present new challenges to businesses willing to reach European consumers while optimizing supply chain costs and sustainability requirements.
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Published by Xin Ou, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

3PL of transportation and logistics in EU-27
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European country with biggest international outbound parcel services traffic
Germany
Low-value items under 150 euros imported in the EU from China
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