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Electric Utilities in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€143.3bn

2025

€143.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xbn

Employees

194k

Businesses

43,659

Wages

€XX.Xbn

Electric Utilities in France industry analysis

The Electric Utilities industry comprises all stages required to deliver electricity to end users in France, including generation, transmission, distribution and retail supply. EDF dominates the industry through its ownership of France’s nuclear power fleet in the electricity generation segment and leading share of customer accounts in the electricity retail supply segment. Decarbonisation efforts have shaped France’s electricity value chain in recent years, with developments in energy efficiency weighing on electricity consumption.

Trends and Insights

  • The energy crisis has shaken the industry. Russian aggression in Ukraine rocketed gas prices in 2022, causing a spike in wholesale electricity prices and impacting revenue and profitability across the energy value chain.
  • Decarbonisation objectives have spurred a major shift among electricity producers. Electricity generation has increasingly shifted towards renewables as European governments pursue net-zero goals.
  • Market concentration varies throughout the electricity value chain. Efforts to promote competition and the shift to renewables have decreased competition in electricity supply and generation, though distribution and transmission remain dominated by a small number of highly regulated companies.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Electric Utilities industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in France is €143.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Electric Utilities in France industry in 2025?

There are 43,659 businesses in the Electric Utilities industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 8.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Electric Utilities industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 9.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Electric Utilities industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electric Utilities industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Electric Utilities market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Electric Utilities market in France are Electricite de France SA, Engie SA and TotalEnergies SE

What does the Electric Utilities in France include?

Electricity production and Electricity transmission are part of the Electric Utilities industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Electric Utilities in France?

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

How competitive is the Electric Utilities industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Electric Utilities industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

European utilities are highly regulated to protect consumers and promote sustainability. Mandates on renewable energy, emissions reductions, and consumer protections ensure a balance between environmental goals and market stability.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electric Utilities in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Soaring prices have had a mixed impact on profitability. Suppliers have had to shoulder whole price increases since the start of the energy crisis, while renewable generators have collected higher profits from electricity sold to the wholesale market.

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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 Electric Utilities 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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