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

Revenue

€2.3bn

2025

€2.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xm

Employees

7,696

Businesses

570

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Stone Quarrying in France industry analysis

Stone quarries in France have faced turbulent conditions amid recent economic volatility. High inflation since 2023 has pushed revenue down and caused many quarries to consolidate. With construction companies holding back on projects in the face of high borrowing costs, the need for stone has plummeted, reducing revenue. Despite an uptick in production after the economy started to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, revenue is slated to fall at a compound annual rate of 6.2% over the five years through 2025 to €2.3 billion, including a 4.5% downturn in 2025 alone.  

Trends and Insights

  • Weak economic conditions restrict new investment in construction projects. Inflationary pressures and interest rate hikes have increased the costs for new construction projects, restricting investment and demand for stone.
  • Stone is the largest product segment. Various stones are used throughout a range of construction industries, supporting a wide demand base.
  • More huge firms can use vertical integration. By vertically integrating with downstream product manufacturing, quarrying firms can increase their profitability.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in France is €2.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Stone Quarrying in France industry in 2025?

There are 570 businesses in the Stone Quarrying industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

The market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

Over the next five years, the Stone Quarrying industry in France is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Stone Quarrying market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Stone Quarrying market in France are Imerys SA, Rocamat SAS and Heidelberg Materials AG

What does the Stone Quarrying in France include?

Stone and Gravel are part of the Stone Quarrying industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Stone Quarrying in France?

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

How competitive is the Stone Quarrying industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Stone Quarrying industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Quarrying firms must follow strict regulations. Regulations relating to safety and the environment must be followed due to quarrying operations' dangerous and invasive nature.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Stone Quarrying in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Operating costs are hard to reduce. When a quarry is running at, or close to full capacity, there is little that can be done to reduce operating costs, so profitability is dependent on sales.

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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 Stone Quarrying 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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