Core Viewpoint - Major express delivery companies in China have collectively raised prices in various regions, indicating a shift away from low-price competition and a move towards stabilizing the industry after years of price wars [1][2][5] Price Adjustments - Five major express companies, including Jitu, Zhongtong, Yuantong, Shentong, and Yunda, announced price increases in Shanghai, with a rise of 0.2 to 0.4 yuan per package [1] - Since August, multiple regions such as Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu have also implemented price hikes, with Guangdong raising the minimum price by 0.4 yuan and Zhejiang adjusting prices by 0.2 to 0.5 yuan [2][3] Industry Context - The express delivery industry has been struggling with low-price competition, leading to a consensus among major players to stop price wars since 2021 [1][5] - A report from招商证券 indicates that from January to May 2025, the national express business volume is expected to grow by 20.1% to 788 billion packages, but the average price per package is projected to drop by 8.2% to 7.5 yuan, highlighting the "volume increase, price drop" trend [1] Regulatory Influence - The State Post Bureau has been actively opposing "involution" in the industry, emphasizing the need for fair competition and the elimination of low-price chaos [5][6] - Following a meeting on July 29, express companies were encouraged to adopt unified pricing strategies to mitigate low-price competition [2][3] Early Signs of Recovery - The "anti-involution" measures have shown initial success, with several A-share express companies reporting an increase in average revenue per package in August [5][6] - For instance, Shentong's average revenue per package rose to 2.06 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3% and a month-on-month increase of 4.6% [5] Future Outlook - Experts predict that there is potential for further price increases in the Zhejiang region before the "Double Eleven" shopping festival, with expected hikes of 0.15 to 0.2 yuan per package [4] - The overall trend suggests that the price recovery in the express delivery sector may continue, supported by seasonal demand and operational optimizations [6]