France Air Freight Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Air Freight Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.22 Billion in 2024.
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.13% from 2025 to 2035.
• The France Air Freight Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 19.67 Billion by 2035.

According to a Research Report Published by Decisions Advisors & Consulting, the France Air Freight Market Size is expected to Grow from USD 19.67 Billion in 2024 to USD 102 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The market is driven by booming e-commerce, government investments in green logistics, advanced tech, strengthening cold-chain needs, and strategic hubs like Charles de Gaulle (CDG) facilitating global trade, pushing demand for faster, specialized, sustainable shipping.

Market Overview

The France air freight market includes fast, secure transportation of goods via aircraft (freighter and bulk cargo) for high-value/time-sensitive goods such as e-commerce, pharma and electronics, driven by growing online retail and technology with key hubs in Paris/Lyon, and experiencing innovation in AI/sustainability, including key players such as Air France-KLM and global forwarders. It is an important part of French logistics, balancing speed with evolving green regulations such as mobility orientation laws. Market opportunities in France's air freight sector revolve around fast-growing e-commerce, high-tech logistics (AI, IoT, blockchain for efficiency), sustainable solutions and specialty cargo (pharma, perishables), driven by strong industrial demand and international trade, with a focus on digital transformation and last-mile solutions for rapid growth.

French government initiatives in the air freight market focus primarily on sustainability, infrastructure modernization and digitalization of logistics operations, often as part of broader national and EU-wide strategies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France air freight market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France air freight market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France air freight market.

Driving Factors

France's air freight market is driven by booming e-commerce, boosting demand for fast, reliable delivery, alongside major government investments in infrastructure and green logistics, pushing sustainable solutions. Key factors also include growing global trade, high-value cargo, tech adoption for efficiency, and industry responses to sea disruptions, all demanding agility and digital integration for growth.

Restraining Factors

The restraining factors of the France air freight market primarily include high operational costs, stringent environmental regulations, competition from other transport modes, and labor challenges.

Market Segmentation

The France air freight market share is classified into service and destination.

• The express segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France Air Freight Market is segmented by Service into freight, express, mail, others. Among these, the express segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is driven by France's strong e-commerce growth, demand for fast delivery (electronics, fashion, pharma) and its role as a major European cargo hub (CDG Airport). While general freight traffic is very large in French logistics (mostly road), within air transport, it is the time-sensitive, high-value express and freight forwarding segment that takes advantage of air speed for global trade and online shopping.

• The international segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France Air Freight Market is segmented by destination into domestic and international. Among these, the international segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is primarily due to France's strategic geographic location, its strong industrial base as a leading exporter of high-value goods, and the significant role of major international airports as critical cargo hubs.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France air freight market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• DHL
• FedEx
• UPS
• Kuehne+Nagel
• DB Schenker
• DSV
• CEVA Logistics
• Geodis (SNCF)
• Bollore Logistics
• FM Logistic
• La Poste (DPDgroup)
• Ziegler Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisor has segmented the France Air Freight Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Air Freight Market, By Service

• Freight
• Express
• Mail
• Others

France Air Freight Market, By Destination

• Domestic
• International

FAQ’s

Q: What is the France air freight market size?

A: France Air Freight Market is expected to grow from USD 10.22 billion in 2024 to USD 19.67 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: The France air freight market is influenced by strategic trade connectivity, advanced multimodal infrastructure, increased demand for cold chain transportation of pharmaceuticals, e-commerce logistics development, and exports of high technology that are increasing and needing efficient and reliable air cargo solutions.

Q: What factors restrain the France air freight market?

A: The air freight market in France suffers from a variety of factors which include high operational costs, limited capacity at airports, strict environmental regulations, fluctuations in fuel prices, labor scarcity, and the presence of road, rail, and sea logistics competitors.

Q: Who are the key players in the France air freight market?

A: DHL, FedEx, UPS, Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker, DSV, CEVA Logistics, Geodis (SNCF), Bollore Logistics, FM Logistic, La Poste (DPDgroup), Ziegler Group, and Others.

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).