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Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€41.3bn

2025

€41.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xm

Employees

118k

Businesses

3,153

Wages

€X.Xbn

Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France industry analysis

Freight forwarders and customs agents play a critical role in facilitating the movements of goods across various modes of transport, including road, rail, maritime and air. They help freight operators navigate the challenges of increasingly complex multi-modal global logistics networks. Agents’ ability to provide agile logistics solutions in response to global supply chain volatility has made them increasingly indispensable, particularly in a post-pandemic environment characterised by supply chain bottlenecks and policy changes.

Trends and Insights

  • Transformative technology drives efficiency. The adoption of technology enhances operational efficiency, allowing freight forwarding businesses in Europe to navigate challenges, maintain competitiveness and achieve sustained growth.
  • E-commerce expansion catapults growth. The freight forwarding industry in Europe leverages the booming e-commerce sector, offering tailored logistics solutions, amplifying market presence and fostering substantial revenue growth.
  • Market dominance spurs efficiency gains. Having a high market share in the European freight forwarding industry fosters operational efficiencies, allowing dominant players to streamline processes, enhance services and maintain competitiveness.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France is €41.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France industry in 2025?

There are 3,153 businesses in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents market in France are Kuehne + Nagel SAS, DHL Global Forwarding (France) SAS and CEVA Freight Management France SAS

What does the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France include?

Road freight forwarding and Maritime freight forwarding are part of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Kuehne + Nagel SAS.

How competitive is the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Stringent regulations reshape freight practices. Evolving regulatory frameworks in Europe impact freight forwarding operations, compelling companies to adapt and innovate to comply with changing standards and policies.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Strategic innovations fuel profit surge. Innovative technologies and business strategies drive the rising profitability of the freight forwarding industry in Europe, ensuring sustained financial growth.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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