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Material Recovery in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€17.9bn

2025

€17.9bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

79,381

Businesses

6,677

Wages

€X.Xbn

Material Recovery in France industry analysis

The Material Recovery industry in France has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by robust support from the government aimed at limiting landfill waste and growing environmental consciousness. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.7% over the five years through 2025 to €17.9 billion, including estimated growth of 5.1% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Subdued economic growth hits demand. The rising base rate environment and spiralling inflation has clobbered activity in downstream markets, weighing on demand for material recovery services.
  • Metal recycling is the industry’s largest market. The sorting and recovery of metal is a significant source of revenue due to the high price of metals compared with other recovered materials.
  • Concentration is rising in the Material Recovery Services industry. Larger players are absorbing smaller companies to solidify their market positions.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Material Recovery industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Material Recovery industry in France is €17.9bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Material Recovery in France industry in 2025?

There are 6,677 businesses in the Material Recovery industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Material Recovery industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Material Recovery industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Material Recovery industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Material Recovery industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Material Recovery market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Material Recovery market in France are Suez SA, Veolia Environnement SA and Paprec Group SAS

What does the Material Recovery in France include?

Recycling metal and Recycling glass are part of the Material Recovery industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Material Recovery in France?

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

How competitive is the Material Recovery industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Material Recovery industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Environmental regulations are picking up. Material recovery facilities contend with regulation that requires businesses that use, recycle, treat or dispose of waste to have an environmental permit.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Material Recovery in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

The average industry profit margin has remained depressed in recent years. Inflationary pressures, like rising input prices and high energy costs, have led to high production costs, which have weighed 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 Material Recovery 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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