An Post says parcel growth eased to 27% year on year in the first two weeks of July, according to Post & Parcel. From 1 July 2026, parcels originating outside the EU carry the EU’s €3 charge.
At a glance
- What changes
- Parcel growth eased to 27% year on year
- From
- Charge began on 1 July 2026
- Cost
- EU customs charge of €3 on non-EU parcels
- Parcel origins
- More parcels originated from EU-based hubs
- Capacity
- An Post seeks rapid decisions on a proposed parcel centre
On this page
More parcels originated from EU-based hubs
An Post reported softer growth in early July as more parcels originated from EU-based hubs and large retailers outside the EU absorbed some tariff costs.
The 27% parcel-growth figure covers the first two weeks after the charge took effect.
Parcels originating outside the EU now carry the €3 charge, which took effect on 1 July 2026, according to The Irish Times.
Ecommerce drove the half-year revenue rise
An Post reported revenue of €555 million for the six months to 30 June 2026, up 13%. Ecommerce growth of more than 30% year on year drove the performance, according to Post & Parcel.
Traditional mail volumes fell by 10.7%, with price increases offsetting the decline. An Post also said parcel volumes across post office counters increased, according to the Irish Examiner.
An Post seeks decisions on parcel capacity
Chief executive David McRedmond said decisions are needed rapidly on the proposed National Parcel Centre and on raising An Post’s borrowing cap, according to The Irish Times.
Questions
What was An Post’s parcel growth in July?
An Post says parcel growth softened to 27% year on year in the first two weeks of July. More parcels originated from EU-based hubs and large non-EU retailers absorbed some tariff costs.
When did the EU’s €3 customs charge begin?
The charge on parcels from outside the EU took effect on 1 July 2026.
What parcel capacity decisions is An Post seeking?
David McRedmond said rapid decisions are needed on the proposed National Parcel Centre and on raising An Post’s borrowing cap.
Sources
- Post & Parcel: An Post: Revenue up 13% to €555m in first six months of 2026, read 15 July 2026
- The Irish Times: Ecommerce drives growth for An Post as earnings double to €33m, read 15 July 2026
- Irish Examiner: Growth in e-commerce helps deliver 13% revenue rise to An Post, read 15 July 2026
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