Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
53.20 Other postal and courier activities
active
Includes
- pickup, sorting, transport and delivery (domestic (national) or international) of letter post and (mail-type) parcels and packages by businesses operating outside the scope of a universal service obligation. One or more modes of transport may be involved and the activity may be carried out with either self-owned (private) transport or via public transport.
Also includes
- home delivery services, including food
Excludes
- transport of freight, see (according to mode of transport) 49.20, 49.41, 50.20, 50.40, 51.21, 51.22
- delivery of furniture, can include unpacking or installation, see 49.41
- home delivery of prepared meals, if performed by the same unit which prepares the meals, see division 56
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.20 | Other postal and courier activities | NACE Rev. 2 class 53.20 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 53.20 | 3:4 |
| 96.01 | Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products | NACE Rev. 2 class 96.01 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 classes 53.20, 96.10, 96.91 | 3:4 |
Content moved from 96.01 includes:
- laundry collection and delivery by a unit not having washing and cleaning textiles as a main activity
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 53.20 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 53.2 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |