前4月快递业务量同比增长20.9% 4月中国快递发展指数同比提升6.5%

Core Insights - The postal and express delivery industry in China has shown robust growth in the first four months of the year, with a total delivery volume of 67.4 billion items, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.3% [1] - The express delivery volume reached 61.45 billion items, marking a 20.9% year-on-year growth [1] - In April alone, the express delivery volume was 16.32 billion items, with a year-on-year increase of 19.1% and an average daily volume of approximately 550 million items [1] Industry Performance - The postal industry's total revenue for the first four months was 569.12 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.1% year-on-year increase [1] - The express delivery revenue reached 466.91 billion yuan, showing a 10.9% year-on-year growth [1] Development Capacity - In April, express delivery companies accelerated the deployment of unmanned equipment and upgraded sorting automation in various locations, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs [2] - The international delivery market is expanding, with overseas warehouses established in cities like Madrid and Incheon [2] - The volume of same-city express deliveries was 4.96 billion items, up 4.4% year-on-year, while intercity deliveries reached 55.15 billion items, increasing by 22.6% [2] - International and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan express delivery volume totaled 1.35 billion items, reflecting a 25.4% year-on-year growth [2] Service Quality - Express delivery companies have collaborated with e-commerce platforms to innovate and promote consolidated shipping models, addressing delivery challenges in remote areas [2] - The proportion of express delivery volume from eastern, central, and western regions was 71.4%, 19.4%, and 9.2%, respectively, with increases in the central and western regions compared to the previous year [2]