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Shipbuilding in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€10.5bn

2025

€10.5bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xm

Employees

23,508

Businesses

198

Wages

€X.Xbn

Shipbuilding in France industry analysis

The shipbuilding industry has registered a mixed performance resulting from economic challenges. Technological innovation, strategic government initiatives and funding for the French Navy have offered growth opportunities. Defence spending remains robust due to global tensions and the need to enhance the capabilities of the next generation of aircraft carriers, generating new contracts for shipyards. Revenue is forecast to expand at a compound annual rate of 0.2% over the five years through 2025 to €10.5 billion, including revenue growth of 3.9% in 2025, with the average profit margin expected to be 8%.

Trends and Insights

  • Fierce international competition lowers industry revenue. The industry has suffered from a lack of protectionist trade policies and state-supported investment, with China and South Korea stealing global market share away from European shipbuilders.
  • Europe specialises in passenger ship manufacturing. European shipbuilding has decoupled itself from the global shipbuilding market by successfully focusing on the healthier high-tech niche segments like cruise ships, ferries and other specialised non-cargo carrying vessels.
  • Intense import competition damages shipbuilders’ market share. Imports have taken up an increasing share of domestic demand, driven by the competitive advantages held by shipbuilders in China and South Korea, restricting growth prospects for European companies.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Shipbuilding industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in France is €10.5bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Shipbuilding in France industry in 2025?

There are 198 businesses in the Shipbuilding industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Shipbuilding industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Shipbuilding industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Shipbuilding industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Shipbuilding market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Shipbuilding market in France are Naval Group SA, Chantiers de l'Atlantique SA and Groupe Piriou

What does the Shipbuilding in France include?

Passenger ship manufacturing and Military and other non-cargo carrying ship manufacturing are part of the Shipbuilding industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Shipbuilding in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Naval Group SA.

How competitive is the Shipbuilding industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Shipbuilding industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Shipyards must abide by health and safety regulations and adhere to global standards. European shipbuilders have to follow the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and rules outlined by the Convention on the International Maritime Organisation.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Shipbuilding in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

A hike in the world price of steel damages profitability. As China has the lion’s share of steel production, global steel shortages have hurt European shipyards more than Asian shipyards, inflating purchase costs while reducing their international competitiveness.

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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 Shipbuilding 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)

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