France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market are segmented by business model (Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Customer (B2C), and Customer-to-Customer (C2C)), Type (E-commerce and Non-E-commerce), and end-user (Services, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, and other end users). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

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France Courier Express & Parcel Market Size

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market Summary
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Study Period 2018- 2028
Base Year For Estimation 2022
Market Size (2023) USD 11.32 Billion
Market Size (2028) USD 15.91 Billion
CAGR (2023 - 2028) 7.05 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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France Courier Express & Parcel Market Analysis

The France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market size is expected to grow from USD 11.32 billion in 2023 to USD 15.91 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 7.05% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

  • The France courier, express, and parcel market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for end-to-end delivery of a wide range of products in France. The compressed delivery times, reliability, and security offered by express delivery companies are increasing the demand for express delivery services, both from consumers and e-commerce businesses seeking to deliver their products to their customers quickly and securely. In addition, there is an increase in international shipments due to the growing number of people traveling for business and leisure.
  • The market growth is being met by an increase in the number of domestic delivery firms and the expansion of global express delivery companies in the market. Additionally, technological advancements, such as using drones and robots in the delivery process to reduce delivery times, are aiding market growth.
  • The increased use of courier, express and parcel services in France is due to several factors. For one, the development of e-commerce services has increased demand as shoppers look to have goods and products delivered straight to their door. At the same time, improved transportation options have made it simpler and quicker for companies to send goods across the country, leading to an overall increase in the number of shipments for the courier, express, and parcel services. Finally, France's increasing number of entrepreneurs and small businesses has also contributed to the growth and demand for these services.
  • COVID-19 had significantly impacted the France Courier, Express, and Parcel market. Due to nationwide lockdowns and restrictions, the French CEP market had particularly affected. Businesses and households increasingly relied on CEP services for everyday activities as most stores and outlets remain closed. The e-commerce market was proliferating, driving a high demand for CEP services in the country. The rise of online shopping enabled retailers and manufacturers to sell their goods online and meet the demands of customers who cannot shop in person.
  • At the same time, the industry is experiencing significant fluctuations in volumes due to the closure of a wide range of businesses. The French government has announced a series of fiscal and economic measures to address the issue, including aid and loan subsidies for small and medium-sized businesses. This has helped to cushion the industry's losses. However, the CEP market remains in a precarious position.

France Courier Express & Parcel Market Trends

E-commerce industry is Driving the Growth of French CEP Market’s

The e-commerce sector is expanding quite quickly. It presents enormous prospects for retailers worldwide, but the more new online retailers appear, the more difficult it is to differentiate your product.

France, LATAM, and Switzerland were the markets that had yet to adjust to supply chain limitations as of the first half of 2022. Online retailers in France have a 39.40% out-of-stock inventory, LATAM merchants have a 34.96% out-of-stock inventory, and Swiss product catalogs have a 25.20% out-of-stock inventory. More than EUR 129 billion (USD 136.46 billion) were spent on e-commerce-related goods and services in 2021, up 15.1% from 8.5% in 2020. This will allow the sector to develop by double digits once more. Online product sales increased by 7% from 2020 to 2019, or by +42% from 2019. The sector of transportation, tourism, and recreation has improved by 44% since 2020. However, it is still below 2019: -16%. In 2021, the industry generated EUR 129.1 billion (USD 136.57 billion), of which EUR 66.7 billion (USD 70.56 billion)came from product sales.

More than 2.1 billion transactions were made on online shopping sites (products and services combined) in the last year, a rise of 16%. Although it is lower than in 2020 (-0.8%), the average transaction amount is still higher than in 2019 (+1.8%). The typical basket cost EUR 60 (USD 63.47)in 2021.

After Germany and Canada, France had the eighth-largest e-commerce market in the world in 2020, estimated at USD 47.3 billion (1.9% market share), an increase of 12.7% from USD 29.3 billion in 2016. The covid-19 pandemic's appearance in 2020 boosted the development of France's e-commerce industry, with e-commerce sales rising by 16.7% from USD 40.5 billion in 2019 to reach EUR 40.7 billion (USD 43.05 billion) in 2020.

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market : Most popular delivery methods among online buyers, in %, France, 2021

Road Transportation Infrastructure in France Driving the Market

The infrastructure of France is regarded as being among the best in the world. Technology developments, in addition to the government's considerable investment, have been very important.

France government is focused on clean transportation investment. As per the industry association, On 17th of March 2022, the government announced the opening of a call for projects to support the deployment of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles. The aid for deploying charging infrastructure can reach 40% of eligible costs. This scheme has a total budget of EUR 300 million, including EUR 100 million from 2022.

In the past, France government showed a positive attitude toward developing transportation networks. Through a comprehensive transportation plan, France planned to spend EUR 5.1 billion (USD 5.39 billion) on highway building and maintenance by the end of 2022. The government promised to spend EUR 13.4 billion (USD 14.17 billion) in the general transportation sector, which includes the money for highways. The railroads will receive more than half of the funding. The French government announced its objectives for infrastructure spending from now until 2028 in September. The government will prioritize spending at significant rail hubs outside of Paris. EUR 13.4 (USD 14.17 billion)in total, half. Through a comprehensive transportation plan, France will spend EUR 5.1 billion (USD 5.39 Billion) on highway construction and maintenance up to 2022.

The government promised to spend EUR 13.4 billion (USD 14.17 billion) in the general transportation sector, which includes the money for highways. The railroads will receive more than half of the funding.

Due to increased online sales from the FMCG and e-commerce industries as well as the announcement of significant growth plans by logistics and express delivery firms, it is anticipated that the market for road transport infrastructure will expand quickly over the next few years.

It is projected that the revenue of freight transport by road in France will amount to approximately 61.57 billion USD by 2025.

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market : Government Spending On Transportation Sector, In Euro billion, France, 2018 to 2022

France Courier Express & Parcel Industry Overview

France's domestic CEP market is very fragmented. Prominent players in the parcel delivery industry include Chronopost, Collisimo, Mondial Relay, and others. Local firms like Parcel Monkey and ParisVeloPostale have a substantial market presence in the nation in particular cities like Paris, in addition to established enterprises earning sizable market shares. To gain an advantage and expand their services nationwide, delivery and parcel companies invest in parcel tracking and click-and-collect systems technologies. The COVID-19 epidemic caused a substantial increase in the number of online deliveries, and delivery companies are attempting to take advantage of this trend.

France Courier Express & Parcel Market Leaders

  1. Chronopost

  2. Colissimo

  3. Mondial Relay

  4. Relais Colis

  5. Geodis

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Concentration

France Courier Express & Parcel Market News

  • November 2022: Relais Colis has partnered with the Le Havre business Hipli, which has developed a package that is 100% recyclable and can be used 100 times. A prominent competitor in the market, Relais Colis, shares Hipli's objective to combat the trash produced annually by the 1.5 billion e-commerce packages.
  • February 2022: Relais Colis is collaborating with a new business, JUNGLO, to conduct a 4-point test in Toulouse. The notion? Allow customers to have their packages delivered or sent to the best locations in the city during brief intervals, such as one hour at midday or in the evening, in addition to Saturday mornings, on mobile cargo bikes in the center of the street. Eco-friendly, quick, and effective. Relais Colis and JUNGLO have a straightforward mission: to provide creative facilitation solutions and help shift society's mindset toward greater eco-responsibility to lower CO2 emissions. Consider a collaboration that blends proximity with environmental responsibility.

France Courier Express & Parcel Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Deliverables

    2. 1.2 Study Assumptions

    3. 1.3 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 Technological Trends

    3. 4.3 Government Regulations

    4. 4.4 Overview of the Logistics and Warehousing Market in France

    5. 4.5 Brief on Freight Forwarding Market in France

    6. 4.6 Spotlight on French E-commerce Sector (Commentary on Domestic E-commerce)

    7. 4.7 Impact of COVID-19 on the CEP Market (Short-term and Long-term Impact on the Market and Economy)

  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 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 5.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  6. 6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 6.1 By Business Model

      1. 6.1.1 Business-to-Business (B2B)

      2. 6.1.2 Business-to-Customer (B2C)

      3. 6.1.3 Customer-to-Customer (C2C)

    2. 6.2 By Type

      1. 6.2.1 E-commerce

      2. 6.2.2 Non E-commerce

    3. 6.3 By End User

      1. 6.3.1 Services

      2. 6.3.2 Wholesale and Retail Trade

      3. 6.3.3 Healthcare

      4. 6.3.4 Industrial Manufacturing

  7. 7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 7.1 Overview (Market Concentration Analysis and Major Players)

    2. 7.2 Company Profiles

      1. 7.2.1 Chronopost

      2. 7.2.2 Colissimo

      3. 7.2.3 Mondial Relay

      4. 7.2.4 Relais Colis

      5. 7.2.5 DPD France

      6. 7.2.6 Geodis

      7. 7.2.7 Parcel Monkey

      8. 7.2.8 Agence TNT

      9. 7.2.9 DHL

      10. 7.2.10 Fed Ex*

    3. *List Not Exhaustive

  8. 8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

  9. 9. APPENDIX

France Courier Express & Parcel Industry Segmentation

The term "courier, express, and parcel" (CEP) refers to a group of services that include the transcontinental delivery of various goods and products across various modes of transportation, including air, water, and land. These parcels, which CEP delivers, are often non-palletized and weigh about 100 pounds.

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel Market are segmented by business model (Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Customer (B2C), and Customer-to-Customer (C2C)), Type (E-commerce and Non-E-commerce), and end-user (Services, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, and other end users). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

By Business Model
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Business-to-Customer (B2C)
Customer-to-Customer (C2C)
By Type
E-commerce
Non E-commerce
By End User
Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing

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France Courier Express & Parcel Market Research FAQs

The France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size is expected to reach USD 11.32 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 7.05% to reach USD 15.91 billion by 2028.

In 2023, the France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size is expected to reach USD 11.32 billion.

Chronopost, Colissimo, Mondial Relay, Relais Colis and Geodis are the major companies operating in the France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market.

France Domestic Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Report

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