Asia Pacific International Express Service - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Asia Pacific International Express Service Market size is estimated at 39.13 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 56.64 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.68% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Intra-regional trade accounts for more than half of Asian trade and driving the growth of the market

• The intra-regional trade now accounts for more than half of Asian trade. Some estimates put the figure as high as 60%. The value of intra-Asia trade has been consistently high compared to other regional blocs, which is driving the market. While the economic impact of the pandemic has curtailed the growth of Asian economies since the pandemic began, India, China, and ASEAN remained key players in intra-Asia trade.
• India is expected to reach USD 1 trillion in manufacturing exports by 2028, which is expected to boost the manufacturing end-user segment in the coming years. Moreover, the medical device market in the region is expected to register a CAGR of 4.4% from 2022 to reach approximately USD 225 billion in 2030. The international express delivery services for healthcare products are expected to grow in the coming years in the region due to several factors, including increasing demand for medical supplies, rising healthcare spending, and the need for faster and more efficient delivery services.

FedEx expands global reach with new express services connecting Asia-Pacific to 170 markets

• The collaboration between courier companies and e-commerce players in the region is increasingly prevalent, particularly in providing international express delivery services. iThink Logistics, a SaaS-based shipping platform in India, has recently introduced its international shipping services portal. The new venture, iThink Logistics International, aims to assist thriving e-commerce businesses and D2C brands in expanding their sales to global markets. The value of international cross-border shipping from India is projected to reach approximately USD 129 billion by 2025.
• The expansion can be credited to the upsurge in manufacturing exports, with India forecasted to attain USD 1 trillion in such exports by 2028. Additionally, projections indicate a surge in the manufacturing sector's contribution to India's GDP, slated to elevate from its current 15.6% to an estimated 21% by 2031. This growth trajectory aligns with India's strategic focus on its manufacturing process, which serves as a key driver in the nation's economic landscape. The anticipated increase in manufacturing exports denotes a significant leap in India's global market presence.

Asia Pacific International Express Service Market Trends

Asia Pacific freight demands driven by global seaborne trade, which is triggering transport sector investments

• On May 17, 2024, a fair at Tokyo Station in Japan highlighted the growing use of high-speed passenger trains for light freight. This shift, driven by a shortage of commercial drivers and new overtime laws, has increased road delivery costs by up to 20%. Since August 2023, JR East has been running a same-day delivery service from Niigata to Tokyo using a dedicated 12-car Series E trainset. Items transported include fresh food, confectionery, drinks, flowers, precision components, and medical supplies. In September 2023, JR East launched a freight-only service on the Tohoku Shinkansen and now offers Hakobyun-branded freight services across its high-speed and Limited Express networks.
• In the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China revealed goals for expanding its transportation network. By 2025, high-speed railways will extend to 50,000 kms, up from 38,000 kms in 2020, with 95% of cities with populations above 500,000 covered by 250-km lines. The country aims to increase its railway length to 165,000 kms, civil airports to over 270, subway lines in cities to 10,000 kms, expressways to 190,000 kms, and high-level inland waterways to 18,500 kms by 2025. The primary objective is to achieve integrated development by 2025, emphasizing advancements in the transformation of the transportation system and its contribution to GDP.

Owing to global uncertainties, crude oil prices are soaring in the Asian economies as most of them are net oil importers

• In 2023, China's crude oil imports rose by 11% to 563.99 MMT, driven by higher global oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine War. In early 2024, imports increased by 5.1% YoY, reaching 88.31 MMT, as China capitalized on lower prices earlier. Brent futures peaked at USD 97.69 in September 2023, dropped to USD 72.29 in December, and rose to USD 84.05 by March 2024. OPEC+'s decision in March 2024 to extend output cuts has further boosted prices, raising concerns about global demand and potentially slowing China's imports in H2 2024.
• Australia's federal government will introduce a new fuel efficiency standard for passenger and light commercial vehicles starting January 1, 2025. This follows a one-month consultation period before drafting the new laws. Announced as part of the 2023 budget and linked to the EV strategy released in April 2023, the standard sets average CO2 targets for vehicle manufacturers. These targets will gradually decrease, requiring the production of more fuel-efficient and low or zero-emissions vehicles.

Asia Pacific International Express Service Industry Overview

The Asia Pacific International Express Service Market is moderately consolidated, with the major five players in this market being China Post, DHL Group, FedEx, United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (sorted alphabetically).

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