Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is Segmented by Business (B2B, B2C), Destination (Domestic and International), by End-User (Services, Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce), Manufacturing, Construction, and Utilities, and Primary Industries), and by Country (China, Japan, Australia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The report offers market size and forecasts in values (USD billion) for all the above segments.

APAC CEP Market Size

Asia Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel Market Summary
Study Period: 2019 - 2028
CAGR: > 6 %

Major Players

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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APAC CEP Market Analysis

The size of Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is USD 185.2 billion in the current year and is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.

  • Asia-Pacific is the largest regional parcel market by value, accounting for more than 60% of the worldwide e-commerce market. The demand for CEP services in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period, owing to the high population growth, rising disposable incomes and standards of living, and increased international trade.
  • As governments focus on developing the manufacturing sectors in the countries and global companies set up their manufacturing bases in the region, the country's international trade is growing. It is expected to continue growing in the future. The retail sector in the area is also increasing rapidly.
  • Both final consumers and industrial clients now anticipate receiving products more quickly, with greater flexibility, and for less money. Online shoppers don't seem to care who delivers their items as long as they do so quickly, affordably, and reliably, according to the B2C market. Customers want delivery options that are flexible in terms of when and where they receive their purchases. Free shipping has been a cornerstone of e-commerce sales for the past 20 years since Amazon introduced it. Customers now only accept a premium for expedited shipping and expensive goods since they have grown accustomed to receiving the free shipment. Customers want to pay the exact shipping costs regardless of the package size; hence dynamic pricing for parcels is undesirable.
  • China contributes to a significant share of the Asia-Pacific CEP market. The express delivery market of the country is the largest in the world and accounts for almost 40% of the total delivery volume across the globe. The Southeast Asia region is one of the emerging hotspots, attracting investments from across the world. E-commerce in the area is also expected to bolster the CEP market through the forecast period.

APAC CEP Industry Segmentation

"Courier, Express and Parcel Services" is referred to as CEP. It refers to postal and logistical firms specializing in moving products that are relatively light in weight and volume, like letters, small packages, paperwork, or small objects. A complete background analysis of the Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market, including the assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics, and geographical trends, and COVID-19 impact is included in the report.

The Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is Segmented by Business (B2B, B2C), Destination (Domestic and International), by End-User (Services, Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce), Manufacturing, Construction, and Utilities, and Primary Industries), and by Country (China, Japan, Australia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

By Business
B2B (Business-to-business)
B2C (Business-to-consumer)
By Destination
Domestic
International
By End User
Services (BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance))
Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce)
Manufacturing, Construction, and Utilities
Primary Industries (Agriculture, and Other Natural Resources)
By Country
China
Japan
Australia
India
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Thailand
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific

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APAC CEP Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC CEP Market according to our research experts:

E-commerce Growth is Driving the Market

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is home to some of the most innovative, dynamic, and quick-moving e-commerce markets. Further, China, South Korea, and Indonesia have high levels of e-commerce adoption with significant growth potential through the forecast period.

Shopping is a fundamental aspect of Hong Kong culture, with many stores and malls dispersed around the city. Nevertheless, the pandemic's effects and recent technological developments have shown how Hong Kong's shopping scene is evolving and reaching new heights. In 2021, Hong Kong's estimated e-commerce revenue was close to USD 7.6 billion. It is expected that the money made from this thriving industry is still increasing and is expected to rise in the forecast period.

According to CNBC, for its annual retail feast, Singles Day, Alibaba saw an 8% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) in 2021. The company made 540.3 billion yuan (USD 84.54 billion), the highest-ever sale recorded by the company in this event. However, the 8% growth rate marks the event's weakest year-over-year growth rate for Alibaba. The event began this year amid the confluence of two factors: a weakening economy and heightened regulatory scrutiny as authorities crack down on China's internet giants and excessive displays of wealth and consumption, which led to the decline in growth rate.

Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market - Share of Online Spending

Increasing Parcel Demand in APAC region

China accounts for 59% of all shipments sent worldwide. However, despite the growing demand and volume, per-parcel delivery rates are low in China compared to other markets and are steadily declining. The average cost per parcel in 2021 was USD 1.82, a drop of 8.4% on average from the previous year. For comparison, China handles over three times as many packages as the USA, where the average price per package is USD 10.50. These highlights how intense the last-mile market competition has grown in China.

Australia is the world's 11th-largest e-commerce market. E-commerce accounted for 19.3% of all retail sales in 2021, with online expenditure increasing by 24% annually. E-commerce sales and parcel volume growth put pressure on carriers and posts to meet demand. In addition, Australia has a distinctive topography, with 86% of its people living in cities and towns on the country's periphery. Even though just a small portion of the country's total population resides in outer communities, the size of the country and the great distances separating them raises the cost of transportation making it more challenging to provide nationwide same-day delivery services.

Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market - Air Cargo Share

APAC CEP Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific CEP Market is fragmented, with many international and local CEP companies. As the demand for CEP services is increasing globally, especially in developing countries, companies are becoming more competitive to capture the enormous opportunity. The international players are making strategic investments to establish a regional logistics network, such as opening new distribution centers, intelligent warehouses, etc. In the Asia-Pacific region, international logistics companies like DHL, FedEx, and UPS are some of the more prominent players with a more significant market share than other regional logistics players. The domestic players in each country dominate the CEP market in the respective countries.

APAC CEP Market Leaders

  1. DHL

  2. FedEX

  3. UPS

  4. SF Express

  5. Pos Malaysia

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Asia Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel Market Concentration

APAC CEP Market News

July 2022: Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Australia will acquire Enable Professional Services, the largest independent ServiceNow specialist in Asia-Pacific. It will now be known as "Enable, a Fujitsu firm." With the acquisition of Enable Professional Services, Fujitsu will expand its ServiceNow advising, consulting, and delivery services across the region.

March 2022: GEODIS, a world authority in the transport and logistics industry, declared that it had reached a legally binding agreement to purchase Keppel Logistics. The initiative will considerably expand GEODIS' Contract Logistics footprint and eCommerce fulfillment capabilities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

APAC CEP Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    1. 2.1 Analysis Methodology

    2. 2.2 Research Phases

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Current Market Scenario

    2. 4.2 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis

    3. 4.3 Government Regulations and Initiatives

    4. 4.4 Technological Trends and Automation in APAC CEP Industry

    5. 4.5 Insights on the E-commerce Industry (Domestic and Cross-border E-commerce)

    6. 4.6 Insights on Startups, Venture Capital Funding in APAC CEP Industry

    7. 4.7 Brief on Courier Rates

    8. 4.8 Elaboration on Storage Functions and Value-added Services in CEP Business

    9. 4.9 Insights into the Reverse Logistics and Same-day Delivery Market

    10. 4.10 Insights into Deliveries during Festive Season (Christmas, Singles’ Day, Black Friday, etc.)

    11. 4.11 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

  5. 5. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 5.1 Market Drivers

    2. 5.2 Market Restraints/Challenges

    3. 5.3 Market Opportunities

    4. 5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 5.4.2 Threat of Substitute Products

      3. 5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      4. 5.4.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      5. 5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  6. 6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 6.1 By Business

      1. 6.1.1 B2B (Business-to-business)

      2. 6.1.2 B2C (Business-to-consumer)

    2. 6.2 By Destination

      1. 6.2.1 Domestic

      2. 6.2.2 International

    3. 6.3 By End User

      1. 6.3.1 Services (BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance))

      2. 6.3.2 Wholesale and Retail Trade (E-commerce)

      3. 6.3.3 Manufacturing, Construction, and Utilities

      4. 6.3.4 Primary Industries (Agriculture, and Other Natural Resources)

    4. 6.4 By Country

      1. 6.4.1 China

      2. 6.4.2 Japan

      3. 6.4.3 Australia

      4. 6.4.4 India

      5. 6.4.5 Singapore

      6. 6.4.6 Malaysia

      7. 6.4.7 Indonesia

      8. 6.4.8 Thailand

      9. 6.4.9 South Korea

      10. 6.4.10 Rest of Asia-Pacific

  7. 7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 7.1 Market Consentration Overview

    2. 7.2 Company Profiles

      1. 7.2.1 Deutsche Post DHL Group

      2. 7.2.2 United Parcel Service Inc.

      3. 7.2.3 SF Express (Group) Co. Ltd

      4. 7.2.4 Australia Post

      5. 7.2.5 Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd

      6. 7.2.6 Blue Dart

      7. 7.2.7 Pos Malaysia Berhad

      8. 7.2.8 JNE Express

      9. 7.2.9 CJ Logistics

      10. 7.2.10 GD Express Sdn Bhd

      11. 7.2.11 Thailand Post

      12. 7.2.12 FedEx

      13. 7.2.13 Sagawa Express

      14. 7.2.14 Kerry Express

      15. 7.2.15 Toll Group*

    3. *List Not Exhaustive
    4. 7.3 Other companies (Key Information/Overview)

  8. 8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

  9. 9. APPENDIX

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APAC CEP Market Research FAQs

The Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is studied from 2019 - 2028.

The Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is growing at a CAGR of >6% over the next 5 years.

DHL, FedEX, UPS, SF Express, Pos Malaysia are the major companies operating in Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market.

Asia-Pacific Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Report

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