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The German parcel market has almost doubled since 2017. Revenues rose from €8.04 billion to €17.4 billion in 2025, an increase of 116.41 %. In 2024, an estimated 3.997 billion parcels were sent, equating to around 48 parcels per person. The boom is driven primarily by online retail. Market concentration is enormous. Six providers account for around 98 % of all parcels. DHL dominates with over 40 % market share; Amazon has emerged as the second major player with 15 to 25 %, whilst DPD, GLS, Hermes and UPS each hold between 5 and 15 % Even after the pandemic peak in 2021, the trend continues to rise.