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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€16.7bn

2025

€16.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

41,263

Businesses

1,018

Wages

€X.Xbn

Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France industry analysis

Concrete, cement and plaster product manufacturers have faced massive fluctuations in recent years, stemming from economic headwinds, including supply chain disruptions. The pandemic caused construction and manufacturing activity to plummet before rebounding in 2022. As the effects of the pandemic waned, construction companies began to take on more projects and resumed construction activity, bolstering the need for concrete, cement and plaster products. Even so, this growth was constrained by inflationary concerns, which caused European banks to raise interest rates, weakening business sentiment. Revenue is set to remain stable at a compound annual rate of 0.0%, reaching €16.7 billion in 2025, including a projected 2.9% revenue dip in 2025 alone. 

Trends and Insights

  • COVID-19 brings construction activity to a halt. Concrete, cement and building plaster product manufacturers saw their sales and output plummet when lockdown restrictions were in place, hurting revenue.
  • The residential sectors plays a significant role in determining demand. Building plaster products, most notably plasterboard, are vital in the construction of buildings and houses. A recent slowdown in the housing market is hurting sales.
  • Small companies hold down concentration. Despite containing of a handful of large manufacturers, the industry has a low level of concentration, with many smaller players catering to niche markets.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France is €16.7bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France industry in 2025?

There are 1,018 businesses in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing market in France are Saint-Gobain SA, Etex Group SA and Holcim Ltd

What does the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France include?

Concrete products and Cement products are part of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Saint-Gobain SA.

How competitive is the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Cement, concrete and building plaster manufacturers contend with strict regulation. This typically focuses on building regulations and product specification codes.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Supply chain disruptions ramp up purchase costs. Manufacturers have contended with inflated purchase costs since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, weighing on profitability.

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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 Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing 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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