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Road & Railway Construction in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€54.1bn

2025

€54.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

208k

Businesses

1,088

Wages

€X.Xbn

Road & Railway Construction in France industry analysis

France's road and rail construction industry is an essential pillar of its national infrastructure. 28,000 kilometre-long rail network, 45,000 bridges and around 2,800 kilometres of tunnels. According to data published by the OECD, France leads all OECD countries for rail infrastructure investment while also boasting the fourth-highest road infrastructure budget of all OECD countries.

Trends and Insights

  • Government funding dictates output. Investment in transport infrastructure has shaped activity, with efforts to expand connectivity across continental Europe spurring tender opportunities.
  • New cross-border transport connections drive construction activity. Efforts to increase connectivity across the continent have created tender opportunities for road, rail and tunnel construction contractors.
  • The scale of Europe’s transport network ensures opportunities remain for smaller contractors. Smaller contractors account for a significant market share, mainly competing for low-value maintenance contracts on local transport networks.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in France is €54.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Road & Railway Construction in France industry in 2025?

There are 1,088 businesses in the Road & Railway Construction industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Road & Railway Construction industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Road & Railway Construction industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Road & Railway Construction industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Road & Railway Construction market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Road & Railway Construction market in France are Vinci SA, Colas SA and Eiffage SA

What does the Road & Railway Construction in France include?

Road and motorway construction and Railway and underground railway construction are part of the Road & Railway Construction industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Road & Railway Construction in France?

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

How competitive is the Road & Railway Construction industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Road & Railway Construction industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Major road and rail building projects must be assessed for their impact on the environment. Major transport construction projects are evaluated based on their impact on a range of environmental factors.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Road & Railway Construction in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Soaring costs hit profitability. A surge in the cost of key construction materials has prevented a return to pre-pandemic levels of 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 Road & Railway Construction 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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