In 2023, sales within Japan's air transport and postal sector stood slightly above 3.2 trillion yen. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 highlights a consistent decline in sales. By 2028, sales are forecast to fall to approximately 2.8 trillion yen. The year-on-year decline for 2025 and 2026 is around 3%, slowing to about 3% by 2027. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 projects a steady annual decrease of about 2.4%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of digital transformation on postal services, potentially substituting physical mail with digital alternatives.
Shifts in global air transport delivery demand, driven by e-commerce growth or geopolitical tensions affecting air freight routes.
Increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices could lead to restructuring within the industry.