France Courier, Express, And Parcel (CEP) Market Report 2026-2031: Cross-Border Flows From Asia Reshape Europe's Domestic Networks

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Opportunities arise from parcel volume increases, OOH delivery networks, automation, and premium services offering end-to-end visibility, especially for international shipments

Dublin, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "France Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.

The France courier, express, and parcel market, valued at USD 18.72 billion in 2025, is estimated to grow to USD 22.83 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.36%. This growth is largely driven by e-commerce expansion, cross-border parcel flows from Asia, and regulatory changes promoting low-emission operations.

The surge in parcel volumes outpaces store-based retail, aided by out-of-home (OOH) networks that improve stop density and limit failed deliveries. The focus on sustainability, with France's establishment of 25 active low-emission zones (ZFE-M), is accelerating fleet electrification and cargo-bike adoption in urban centers, impacting last-mile cost structures.

France Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends and Insights:

• E-Commerce Penetration Surge: E-commerce sales saw an 8.4% year-on-year increase in Q2 2024, expanding the parcel network. Higher stop density enhances vehicle utilization, with omnichannel retailers increasing home-delivery and click-and-collect services. Paris dark-store operators now promise sub-two-hour delivery windows, necessitating route restructuring for micro-fulfillment zones. The expansion of pickup points by La Poste, operating 128,000 sites, underpins cost control and reduces delivery failures. Consumers increasingly prefer sustainable services, giving pricing leverage to carriers offering certified carbon-reduced options.
• Rising Cross-Border Parcel Flows from Asia: In 2024, Europe handled 4.6 billion small parcels, with China accounting for 91%. As operators manage vast low-value shipments, margins are compressed despite increased capacity. Strategic alliances, like Temu's partnerships with DHL, utilize French airports for peak e-commerce flows. EU tax reforms threaten profitability but could improve yields if minimum exemptions are removed. To address these challenges, domestic operators are automating customs processing and expanding bonded sortation spaces.
• Margin Squeeze from Price Wars and Labor Costs: Insolvencies in road transport rose by 35.4% in Q4 2024, as fuel and wage increases eat into profits. Intense bidding for large e-commerce contracts suppresses line-haul rates, even as wages climb in urban areas. Global integrators like FedEx are rationalizing their workforce to maintain margins. Fragmented subcontractor dynamics further challenge pricing discipline.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed include:

• Demand for Faster Last-Mile and OOH Options
• Sustainability Push for Zero-Emission Fleets
• Urban Land-Use and ZFE-M Restrictions

Segment Analysis

Manufacturing accounted for 33.01% of the 2025 revenue, driven by automotive and machinery exports. E-commerce is expected to grow at a 4.24% CAGR from 2026-2031, altering network dynamics with residential drops. Healthcare and financial services remain niche but high-margin due to regulatory needs. Diversification shields carriers from industry-specific downturns.

Evening residential rounds and industrial collections optimize capacity. Balancing consumer and industrial flows positions operators for success within France's CEP market. International services are projected to grow at a 4.05% CAGR from 2026-2031, despite domestic deliveries' dominance. Management of customs processes, enhancement of tracking capabilities, and flexible collection options are key to leveraging France's growing cross-border segment.

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

• DHL Group
• FedEx
• GEODIS
• Integer Capital Group
• International Distributions Services (including GLS)
• La Poste Group
• STERNE Group
• United Parcel Service (UPS)
• Walden Group

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