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What is FedEx’s market share? (2025 analysis) FedEx holds approximately 33% of U.S. courier and local delivery revenue as of 2024, handling roughly 19% of total parcel volume, according to the latest ShipMatrix and industry data. Globally, FedEx commands an estimated 7% share of courier revenue, positioning it as the world’s third-largest parcel carrier by … Read more

What is the average shrinkage rate for a 3PL? 2025 data Most third-party logistics (3PL) contracts cite an average shrinkage allowance of 0.5–1% of on-hand inventory. Industry surveys place the overall mean around 1.4%, while best-in-class providers operate below 0.01%. Anything above 2% signals poor controls and should be renegotiated. Understanding these benchmarks is critical … Read more

What percentage of ecommerce brands use a 3PL?(2025 data) Recent surveys show that roughly 37-60% of ecommerce companies outsource some or all order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. Our 2025 industry analysis puts full outsourcing at 37%, while partial outsourcing reaches 60% of online retailers. Additionally, 55% of companies plan to increase their … Read more

How many 3PLs are there? (2025 industry statistics) While exact numbers vary by source and definition, there are approximately 72,937 third-party logistics businesses operating in the United States as of 2024, according to IBISWorld data. Globally, the 3PL market represents a massive $1.19 trillion industry, though pinpointing precise company counts remains challenging due to industry … Read more

How many Amazon orders get returned each year? (2025 data) Amazon processes approximately 1.2-1.5 billion returned packages annually, representing a 5-15% return rate across most product categories. With Amazon delivering an estimated 4.8 billion packages globally in 2024, returns represent a significant operational challenge that costs the company billions in reverse logistics, processing fees, and … Read more

Average Amazon Prime delivery times by state: 2025 statistics Amazon Prime delivery performance varies dramatically across the United States, with some states enjoying same-day delivery while others wait up to a week for packages. According to 2024 data from Amazon’s logistics network, urban areas in states with major fulfillment centers average 1-2 day delivery times, … Read more

What is the average number of listings per Amazon seller? 2025 Statistics Amazon’s marketplace hosts 9.7 million sellers worldwide, but the distribution of how many products each seller lists reveals fascinating patterns about e-commerce business strategies. According to the latest 2025 data from Jungle Scout’s comprehensive seller survey, 26% of Amazon sellers list only one … Read more

How many packages does USPS deliver daily? (2025 statistics) The United States Postal Service delivers approximately 23.8 million packages per day as of 2024, making it the largest package delivery service in America. During peak holiday season, this capacity expands dramatically to 77 million packages daily, while the service processes over 7.1 billion packages annually. … Read more

How many Amazon prime members are there? (2025 data) As of 2025, Amazon Prime has an estimated 220 million paying members worldwide, according to Statista and CIRP. In the United States alone, analysts put the figure at about 180 million. These numbers make Prime the world’s largest paid retail membership program by a wide margin. … Read more

How many products does Amazon carry? (2025 data) Amazon currently lists about 600 million products worldwide. Roughly 12 million are sold directly by Amazon, while ~588 million come from independent third-party marketplace sellers (including FBA). These numbers fluctuate daily as listings are added and inactive SKUs are removed over time. The numbers at a glance … Read more

How many Amazon warehouses are there? (2025 data) Amazon operates approximately 1,200 logistics facilities worldwide as of April 2025. The exact count varies based on how facilities are classified—whether counting only fulfillment centers or warehouses (currently 350+ globally), including all US logistics buildings (600+), or factoring in delivery stations and sortation centers. Amazon’s network is … Read more