Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Service Type (B2C, B2B, and C2C), By Application (E-Commerce, FMCG, and Others), and Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5,998.17 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.36% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 13,105.15 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Last Mile Delivery Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 13,105.15 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.36% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, urbanization, and technological advancements such as automation, drones, and AI-driven route optimization.

Market Overview

The Japan last mile delivery market refers to the logistics sector focused on the final stage of delivery, ensuring goods reach customers efficiently from distribution hubs. The quick growth of e-commerce is one of the main factors propelling the last-mile delivery business in Japan. The e-commerce market in Japan has grown significantly in recent years as consumers choose online shopping more and more since it's convenient, there are many products available, and prices are competitive. More customers are making purchases online as a result of rising internet usage and digital literacy, which is driving up need for effective delivery systems. Deliveries that are precise and on time are extremely important to Japanese customers, who are renowned for having high standards for service quality. Businesses are reacting to customer requests for quick, dependable services that can satisfy their preferences for same-day or next-day delivery.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan last mile delivery market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan last mile delivery market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan last mile delivery market.

Driving Factors

The expanding e-commerce sector, urbanization, and the expanding use of electric and driverless cars in the logistics industry are the main factors propelling the last mile delivery market in Japan. The industry is expanding due to trends like the move to contactless delivery, growing consumer demands for same-day or next-day delivery, and advancements in delivery monitoring and route optimization. Additionally, the adoption of eco-friendly modes of transportation is being promoted by environmental sustainability efforts. The expansion of the retail industry, rising e-commerce penetration, and customer demand for quicker and more convenient delivery choices are the main drivers of this consistent rise.

Restraining Factors

High operating expenses, stringent environmental restrictions influencing vehicle emissions, and urban congestion that makes delivery routes more difficult are restricting factors. Furthermore, the need for specialized delivery services is growing due to Japan's aging population, and there are difficulties due to the constrained space for logistics hubs in crowded cities. Businesses are under additional pressure to innovate due to the requirement for sustainable delivery options.

Market Segmentation

The Japan last mile delivery market share is classified into service type and application.

• The B2C segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan last mile delivery market is segmented by service type into B2C, B2B, and C2C. Among these, the B2C segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the quick expansion of e-commerce and customers' growing inclination for online shopping, especially for retail products, electronics, and food, the B2C (business-to-consumer) segment currently controls the majority of the industry.

• The e-commerce segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan last mile delivery market is segmented by application into e-commerce, FMCG, and others. Among these, the e-commerce segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the growing demand from consumers for online grocery delivery and food ordering, and the food and beverage industry has grown, with services like Uber Eats expanding their presence in cities.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan last mile delivery market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• DHL Group
• United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) Class B
• FedEx Corp
• com Inc
• Kerry Logistics Network Ltd
• Power Link Expedite
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan Last Mile Delivery Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Last Mile Delivery Market, By Service Type

• B2C
• B2B
• C2C

Japan Last Mile Delivery Market, By Application

• E-Commerce
• FMCG
• Others