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J&T Global Express Ltd. (1519.HK) announced its total parcel volume for the first quarter of 2026 grew 26.2% year-over-year to 8.326 billion, driven by explosive growth in Southeast Asia.
"J&T delivered an encouraging start to 2026 in the first quarter," Charles Hou, Group Vice President of J&T Express, said. "The solid operating performance in the first quarter lays a strong foundation for the Company's full-year results."
The logistics giant saw its parcel volume in Southeast Asia climb 79.9% from a year earlier to 2.768 billion, while volume in other international markets outside of China and SEA doubled, rising 100.5% to 154 million. In its China market, volume grew 8.4% to 5.404 billion, tracking close to the industry average.
The strong performance, particularly outside its home market, signals J&T's strategy of international expansion is gaining significant traction. The near 80% growth in Southeast Asia strengthens its competitive position against regional rivals, while its rapid scale-up in Latin America leverages partnerships with major e-commerce platforms like Mercado Libre and SHEIN.
The company attributed the robust performance in Southeast Asia to increased operating efficiency, deeper cooperation with e-commerce platforms, and a demand surge from the Ramadan shopping season. To support this growth, J&T expanded its line-haul fleet in the region to 6,200 vehicles and increased its automated sorting lines to 73.
In newer markets across Latin America and the Middle East, J&T is replicating its successful operating model from Asia. The company added 400 outlets and five sorting centers in these regions during the quarter, building out infrastructure to support partnerships with cross-border e-commerce firms including TikTok, Temu, and AliExpress.
The first-quarter results show J&T is successfully diversifying its revenue streams beyond China, with non-China parcels now accounting for over 35% of total volume. This rapid international growth provides a crucial offset to the more mature and competitive Chinese domestic market.
The strong start to the year suggests J&T's investments in global infrastructure are paying off, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the booming e-commerce logistics market in developing economies. Investors will be watching to see if this momentum can be sustained and whether the high-growth international segments can improve overall profitability through the rest of 2026.
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