Consumer Shipping and Mail
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CONSUMER SHIPPING
AND MAIL
The consumer shipping industry is seeing a massive shift as package volumes explode, while regular mail encounters message digitalization and the rapid adoption of cloud services. Use ACSI’s data-backed insights to better understand this changing industry landscape in the United States.
At a glance:
Consumer Shipping and Mail
- Inaugural year:
1994
- Updated:
annually
- Most recent data:
2026
- Companies:
4 major shippers, plus U.S. Postal Service (Express & Priority Mail)
Consumer Shipping
Satisfaction Benchmarks by Company
| Anchor Link | Company | 2025 | 2026 | % CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Shipping | 77 | 78 | 1% | |
| #amazon-shipping | Amazon Shipping | 81 | 80 | -1% |
| #fedex | FedEx | 79 | 80 | 1% |
| #dhl | DHL | NA | 79 | NA |
| #ups | UPS | 77 | 77 | 0% |
| #u-s-postal-service-express-priority-mail | U.S. Postal Service (Express & Priority Mail) | 72 | 73 | 1% |
NA = Not Available
U.S. Postal Service
Satisfaction Benchmarks by Company
| Industry | 2025 | 2026 | % CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Postal Service | 71 | 72 | 1% |
Consumer Shipping Benchmarks
Customer Experience Benchmarks Year-Over-Year Industry Trends
| Benchmarks | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical condition of package received | 85 | 85 |
| Reliability of mobile app (minimal down time, crashes, lags) | 81 | 85 |
| Ease of tracking shipment | 83 | 84 |
| Quality of mobile app | 82 | 84 |
| Courtesy and helpfulness of in-store staff | 83 | 83 |
| Speed with which in-store purchase or other transaction was completed | 83 | 83 |
| Website satisfaction | 83 | 83 |
| Range of delivery options | 81 | 81 |
| Timeliness of delivery | 79 | 81 |
Industry averages are weighted by companies’ market shares.
2026 results based on data collected January – December 2025.