Business Delivery Solutions for the United Kingdom

The UK is undeniably a leader within Europe and one of the strongest trading powers in the world with the fifth-largest economy in the world according to the World Bank Group.

With a population of over 67m and almost 80% of whom are online shoppers, it is a mature and well-established eCommerce market.  In addition, with a highly developed logistics infrastructure and limited barriers to entry, the UK remains a lucrative market for importers and exporters. Ecommerce turnover in the UK is expected to reach over 200 billion euros at the end of 2019, and an increase of 14.6%.

At Whistl we offer worldwide delivery solutions for mail and parcel delivery to and from the UK. Our services are reliable, fast, and affordable to suit your needs. With expert knowledge of the market and strong partnerships with key network providers, Whistl can support your business in creating successful delivery solutions to this market.

United Kingdom Postage Facts 

The 2018 Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping index revealed that UK parcel shipments amounted to $15.1b in revenue with 3.5 billion parcels shipped, an increase of 12.4% from the previous year. The parcel growth shows no sign of slowing down and according to Apex Insight business-to-consumer parcels are expected to represent 73% of the market value in 2023.

Ofcom reported that the volume of addressed letters stood at 10.2 billion items in the 2018-2019 financial year, a decline of 8% but still amounting to a significant £3.8 billion in revenue. 

If your business requires to send mail or parcels abroad from the UK, Whistl is the delivery partner of choice, we offer flexible international parcel delivery solutions to meet your needs.

Arrange Parcel Delivery from the United Kingdom with Whistl

Wherever your customers are based, we can help you reach them with dedicated global shipping solutions. Here at Whistl, we’ve developed a range of international courier services to give you greater choice, whether you are looking to import or export your items.

If you want to reach customers in Europe or markets further afield, we offer a full range of international parcel delivery services, including item-level tracking with UK and International InSight services and international parcel delivery with customs clearance, to meet your business parcel delivery needs.

With Whistl you benefit from convenient collection times, no minimum weights for your parcels and a dedicated account manager to oversee the process. We offer you a seamless service that is guaranteed to provide you with the solutions you need to get your parcels delivered within the UK. With a wealth of industry experience, we are flexible and have built up networks to support your parcel deliveries, into and from the United Kingdom.

Arrange Parcel Delivery to or from The United Kingdom with Whistl's International Shipping Services

Whatever industry your company works in, if you’re looking to start to send parcels to The UK or increase your international exports out of the UK then our services can ensure your deliveries arrive on time with a smooth process.

Whistl is a trusted business delivery management company offering leadership in business mail and parcel delivery solutions, to ensure reliable postage to and from The United Kingdom.

With Whistl we work with you in partnership to understand your shipping needs, to find the right service and carriers to get your customers' items delivered.

Whistl's International Parcel Delivery Services

The UK Market and their Shipping Potential

Whistl has taken a look at recent trends in the UK market to understand changing customer international buying habits. 

Consumers in the UK want better prices, unique items and they are no longer limited to local markets. For businesses wanting to expand their customer base the UK is an ideal opportunity. This fact sheet delivers an overview of our research findings and will provide businesses with insight into British customer habits, expectations and concerns.

Our research study was conducted online from 25th – 29th March 2020 and all participants were sourced from a large international online panel provider.

The top trends in the purchasing habits of consumers in the United Kingdom have been highlighted below. 

30% made a purchase in the last four weeks!

What items are consumers in the UK buying from international sellers?

23% of consumers in the UK purchased clothing, apparel and footwear

Which countries are coming out top when it comes to purchasing goods internationally?

The majority of shoppers in the UK have purchased an item from:

What do UK consumers see as the main advantages and disadvantages of cross-border purchasing?

Download and read Whistl's full research findings:

Download Whistl Cross-Border Research Guide Download and read Download Country Fact Sheet: UK

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