| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 5.49 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 10.36 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 13.57 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Japan International CEP Market Analysis
The Japan International CEP Market size is estimated at USD 5.49 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 10.36 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.57% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
Japan is a major trading and investing partner for the United States. Electronic equipment and cars are two of Japan’s biggest exports. Trade with other countries is also very important for Japan’s economy.
- In 2022, Japan’s exports are Cars (USD 88.6 billion), Integrated circuits (USD 36 billion), Motor vehicles; parts & accessories (8701 and 8705) (USD 33.4 billion), Machinery having individual functions (USD 22 billion) and Photo lab equipment (USD 18.5 billion) among others.
- To facilitate international commerce, Trade Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and Free Trade Zones (FTZ) are established, which facilitate the revenue generation of the Courier, Express, and Parcel companies (CEP).
- The main driving factor for the International CEP market is the E-commerce Sector. Japan is the world’s largest online shopping market, Japan’s e-commerce market is dominated by B2B transactions, with a growing emphasis on B2C sales and an emerging C2C market. B2C sales have more than doubled over the past decade.
- Japan's internet penetration rate was 82.9% at the beginning of 2023, with 102.5 million people using the internet. In January 2023, 92.00 million people in Japan were using social media, making up 74.4% of the population.
- In November 2022, Japan is launching a space-based courier service. ISpace Inc. the company, based in Tokyo, is planning to launch a moon lander later this month that will be carrying a bunch of commercial and government stuff, including two rovers.
Japan International CEP Market Trends
Growth in Cross Border E-commerce is driving the market
Japan’s international e-commerce is on the rise, a study by PPRO found that China was the top e-commerce destination for Japanese shoppers. The US came in second with 30% of the global e-commerce sales. The United States and China are the country’s largest markets for Japanese goods. In 2021, online sales to China reached JPY 2.13 trillion (USD 14.37 billion), a 10% increase from the previous year, while online sales to the United States increased by 26% to JPY 1.22 trillion (USD 84 billion), according to the Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI). The two countries combined accounted for about 10% of Japan’s total exports for the year, excluding online transactions of JPY 200,000 (USD 1370.99).
Japan is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce & m-commerce markets with a digitally savvy population that is increasingly buying across borders. It is an ideal market for cross-border e-commerce businesses. Cross-border e-commerce companies will be successful in this market if they localize the customer experience, including genuine and correct language translations, website architecture, product listing, and superior customer service.
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Increase in Volume of Parcel Shipments in Japan
In Japan, the volume of parcels and packets generated in 2022 reached 9,1 billion, a decrease of -1,1% compared to the previous year's 9,2 billion parcels. This represents an average of 289 parcels per second, equivalent to 25 million parcels per day. The total revenue generated from parcels in 2022 was USD 27 billion, an increase of 17% year-on-year, however, the revenue per parcel decreased by –16%, largely due to the strong US Dollar-Yen exchange rate in 2022. The average parcel generated per person was 73, while the average parcel generated per household remained at 173. Nearly half of Japanese households (48.2%) with 2 or more people purchased goods or services through e-commerce in 2022, a record high in the last decade. The number of e-commerce-using households has been steadily rising in recent years, and leisure-related products and services are among the most popular online purchases.
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Japan International CEP Industry Overview
The Japanese international CEP market is fragmented, with a mix of global and local players, making it highly competitive. Some of the strong players include Yamato, Sagawa Express, TNT Express, Japan Post, and FedEx. Geek+, a global provider of smart logistics solutions, announced that it had powered same-day delivery for Nike in Japan, providing advanced robotics solutions to Nike's new distribution center in China and deploying more than 200 robots from its goods-to-person P series line. The smart robots carry Nike products and packages directly to the warehouse worker, reducing costs, increasing picking efficiency, and making daily work easier on the warehouse operators. In 2022, Japan Post has the highest market share (46%) for parcels and packets, while Yamato has the lowest market share (34%).
Japan International CEP Market Leaders
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FedEx
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YAMATO HOLDINGS CO. LTD
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Sagawa Express Co. Ltd
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TNT Holdings BV
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JAPAN POST Co. Ltd
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Japan International CEP Market News
- May 2023: On 20 February 2023, UPS Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of the major U.S. air cargo company UPS, held a ceremony to celebrate the start of its new “Shenzhen- Kansai- Kitakyushu” service. The flight will operate five times a week, Monday to Friday, as a scheduled international freight service, utilizing the B767- 300ERF aircraft.
- May 2023: Japan Airlines is getting three new cargo planes to help them diversify their income by meeting global and local customer needs caused by online shopping and parcel delivery. Starting in 2023 and ending in March 2024, the three new Boeings will be used for dedicated cargo.
Japan International CEP Industry Segmentation
CEP (courier, express, and parcel) refers to a set of services that entails the delivery of various commodities and products across many places via land, air, or water. In contrast to courier and parcel services, express deliveries are frequently time-bound, with various high-value consignments arriving in a few days or at a pre-arranged date and time.
The report offers a comprehensive background analysis of the Japanese international CEP market, covering the current market trends, restraints, technological updates, and detailed information on various segments and the competitive landscape of the industry. The impact of COVID-19 has also been incorporated and considered in the study. The market is segmented by business model, type, and end user. The report offers market size and forecast in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Business | 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 | |
| Other End Users |
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Japan International CEPMarket Research FAQs
How big is the Japan International CEP Market?
The Japan International CEP Market size is expected to reach USD 5.49 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 13.57% to reach USD 10.36 billion by 2030.
What is the current Japan International CEP Market size?
In 2025, the Japan International CEP Market size is expected to reach USD 5.49 billion.
Who are the key players in Japan International CEP Market?
FedEx, YAMATO HOLDINGS CO. LTD, Sagawa Express Co. Ltd, TNT Holdings BV and JAPAN POST Co. Ltd are the major companies operating in the Japan International CEP Market.
What years does this Japan International CEP Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Japan International CEP Market size was estimated at USD 4.75 billion. The report covers the Japan International CEP Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Japan International CEP Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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