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

Revenue

€1.1bn

2025

€1.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xm

Employees

8,670

Businesses

7,049

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Tobacco Retailing in France industry analysis

Tobacco retailers in France have faced a plethora of challenges over recent years, mainly stemming from government intervention aimed at reducing the level of smoking. Revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 4.3% over the five years through 2025 to €1.1 billion, including an estimated decline of 4% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Growing health concerns will prove detrimental to the industry. Growing awareness of smoking-related health risks, coupled with mounting costs and strict regulatory actions, continue to push down smoking rates, hurting tobacco sales.
  • High-end products buoy tobacconists. Even as cigarette sales dwindle, luxury items like cigars and pipe tobacco continue to appeal to high-income consumers.
  • Tobacconists have struggled to maintain their presence in the current climate. Tightening legislation, increased taxing and increasing consumer health awareness have pushed many tobacconists out of the market. Competition from less costly supermarkets has also proved troubling.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Tobacco Retailing industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Tobacco Retailing industry in France is €1.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Tobacco Retailing in France industry in 2025?

There are 7,049 businesses in the Tobacco Retailing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

The market size of the Tobacco Retailing industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

Over the next five years, the Tobacco Retailing industry in France is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Tobacco Retailing market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Tobacco Retailing market in France are NAP Group, La Civette Du Palais and Le Quebec

What does the Tobacco Retailing in France include?

Cigarettes and Cigars are part of the Tobacco Retailing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Tobacco Retailing in France?

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

How competitive is the Tobacco Retailing industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Tobacco Retailing industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Tobacconists only have private support to turn to. European governments continue to discourage smoking through regulations and higher duties.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Tobacco Retailing in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Government policies and climbing inflation pressurise profit. Rising excise duties and dwindling sales have picked away at tobacconists’ returns.

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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 Tobacco Retailing 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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