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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€276.3bn

2025

€276.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

775k

Businesses

33,241

Wages

€XX.Xbn

Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry analysis

Supermarkets have had to adapt to changes in consumer behaviour and competition from online retailers in recent years. The supermarket industry in France is dominated by a number of large supermarket chains, which are experiencing increasing competition from online-only retailers like Amazon Fresh. Thanks to the expansion of its omnichannel strategy, Drive, the market leader, is also leading the way in the click-and-collect food sector with offerings like Leclerc Drive or Carrefour Drive. Customers can purchase online and collect the ordered goods from a drive-in counter at an agreed time. Many start-ups also specialise in fast home delivery of food products and compete with supermarkets. However, providers like Gorillas are primarily active in large cities.

Trends and Insights

  • Healthy products move to the sidelines amid affordability issues. The cost-of-living crisis has led to a falling focus on healthy products from consumers, with cost becoming more important to a purchase decision.
  • Financial uncertainty drives customers to trade down. With households’ finances dipping during the cost-of-living crisis, supermarket goers are trading down the products they buy, with sales of value and own-brand products on the rise.
  • A handful of companies dominate the market. Supermarkets like Tesco, Carrefour and Aldi have a stronghold in a number of European markets.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France is €276.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry in 2025?

There are 33,241 businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores market in France are E.Leclerc, Groupement Les Mousquetaires and Carrefour SA

What does the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France include?

Food and Beverages are part of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is E.Leclerc.

How competitive is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Supermarkets face a few regulatory hurdles. They’re subject to legislation that aims to ensure fair competition, consumer protection and food safety.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Appealing to the cost-conscious consumer hits profit. Supermarkets are increasingly employing price-war tactics to grab hold of more of the market, to the detriment of profit.

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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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores 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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