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Postal service in the United States includes establishments that are part of the national postal service. The USPS, a major player in this industry, has been implementing reforms lately in response to dwindling performances, like cutting costs and pushing for higher prices. However, the effects of these reforms have been largely unsuccessful as they have still lost profit in this period. The agency, independent but under the guidance of the Postal Regulatory Commission, has also been preventing it from making more reforms, shaping how it performs in the period.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $79.8bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
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United States Postal Service | 76,331.5 | 552.9 | 0.7 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including First-class mail, Marketing mail (formerly standard mail) and Shipping and package services. First-class mail is the largest segment of the Postal Service in the US.
The popularity of online business has reduced the need for first-class mail
This industry includes establishments that are part of the national postal service and perform one or more postal services such as sorting, routing and delivery. Establishments that operate on a contract basis, except for the bulk transportation of mail, are included in this industry.
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NAICS 49111 - Postal Service in the US
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The market size of the Postal Service in the US industry in United States is $79.8bn in 2024.
There are 1 businesses in the Postal Service in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Postal Service in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Postal Service in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
The biggest company operating in the Postal Service market in United States is United States Postal Service
Delivering first-class mail and Shipping and packaging services are part of the Postal Service in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is United States Postal Service.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Postal Service in the US industry in United States.