UPS has added a new flight to its industry-leading air network between Paris (CDG) and Hong Kong (HKG) to meet expanding export demand from French businesses.
The flight operates five times a week and connects French businesses with one of the country’s most rapidly growing export markets. Hong Kong is home to large consumer bases in the high fashion, food + drink and aerospace sectors. It is also home to expanding dental and pharmaceutical outsourcing markets.
France continues to be the largest exporter of wine and other food products to Hong Kong and Asia which accounts for over 20% of its total export market. The industry, however, does face increased competition from other European markets as culinary tastes change in the market. Maintaining quality, and brand reputation through customer experience will be crucial for sustaining market share.
Recovering strongly since the pandemic, thanks to experiential retail and hosting new season launches, Hong Kong’s luxury fashion market is projected to grow by 4.92% (2025-2029) resulting in a market volume of US$2.92bn in 2029, with Euromonitor expecting Hong Kong to maintain its lead as the location with the highest per capita spending on luxury goods until 2028.
As people live longer, there is greater demand for complex pharma treatments, including dental care supported by customised implants, fillings, enamels, and materials which is leading the French dental market to grow by an expected 6.6% CAGR till 2030.
To quickly meet the needs of their customers, French dental companies with and without domestic capacity are increasingly looking abroad to outsourcing markets like Hong Kong which have well developed dental laboratories and manufacturing hubs to provide support. The Hong Kong dental lab market is expected to grow at 6.3% CAGR until 2030.
“With this new flight path, we can provide French businesses of all sizes and industries the fast and reliable service they need to grow and stay competitive. Shipping preferences play an increasing part in a consumer’s purchasing decision. Thanks to our investments we can make logistics a competitive advantage, offering unmatched choice, convenience, and control,” said Michiel van Veen, Cluster Manager, Benelux and France.
Late last year, worldwide service enhancements were made to over 35 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, helping cut delivery times in Asia Pacific by up to two business days. The company also added over 200 flights from Asia Pacific to Europe and the U.S. to meet the 2024 peak volume demand.
