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

Revenue

€1.2bn

2025

€1.2bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xm

Employees

7,566

Businesses

486

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Waste Management in France industry analysis

The Waste Management industry in France is evolving, driven by stringent environmental regulations and a robust push towards sustainability. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 3.3% over the five years through 2025 to €1.2 billion, including estimated growth of 0.7% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Construction activity plummeted during the COVID-19 outbreak. During 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak brought construction activity to a standstill, hitting demand for remediation and decontamination services.
  • A slowing construction industry hit demand for soil and groundwater mediation. Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures hit construction activity, dampening demand for soil and ground water remediation.
  • Concentration in the Waste Management industry is low. Smaller waste managers operate in the industry, catering to local markets, given the expensive nature of transporting hazardous waste.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Waste Management industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Waste Management industry in France is €1.2bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Waste Management in France industry in 2025?

There are 486 businesses in the Waste Management industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

The market size of the Waste Management industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

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

What are the biggest companies in the Waste Management market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Waste Management market in France are Suez SA, Veolia Environnement SA and Engie SA

What does the Waste Management in France include?

Soil and groundwater remediation and Oil spill and other pollution cleanups are part of the Waste Management industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Waste Management in France?

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

How competitive is the Waste Management industry in France?

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

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Waste management companies require licensing. Given the harmful nature of substances that waste management companies typically deal with, they must acquire the appropriate licensing from environmental authorities.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Waste Management in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Skilled workers ramp up wage costs. The hazardous nature of collecting certain types of waste demands qualified workers, which typically require higher wages.

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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 Waste Management 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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