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Utility Infrastructure Construction in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€15.6bn

2025

€15.6bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xm

Employees

63,301

Businesses

1,868

Wages

€X.Xbn

Utility Infrastructure Construction in France industry analysis

France’s utility infrastructure construction industry has experienced significant advancement in recent years, largely driven by the country's aggressive decarbonisation ambitions and infrastructure renovation projects. As demand for new facilities and modernisation of existing utilities grows, industry contractors have found ample opportunities to undertake both renewable energy projects and vital urban infrastructure updates.

Trends and Insights

  • Europe’s ageing electricity network ensures a wealth of tender opportunities. Much of Europe’s electricity grid is reaching the end of its lifespan, creating a need for maintenance and upgrades to meet rising electricity demand and decarbonisation objectives.
  • Europe's push for decarbonisation fuels power infrastructure construction. Growing efforts to up ramp renewable assets mean Europe is making large investments in extending its electricity transmission and distribution networks, fuelling construction demand.
  • Infrastructure giants account for the bulk of major public works contracts. Government agencies typically reserve large-scale contracts for major multidisciplined contractors.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France is €15.6bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in France industry in 2025?

There are 1,868 businesses in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 11.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Utility Infrastructure Construction market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Utility Infrastructure Construction market in France are Eiffage SA, Vinci SA and Equans SAS

What does the Utility Infrastructure Construction in France include?

Electricity infrastructure construction and Water infrastructure construction are part of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in France?

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

How competitive is the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Energy efficiency directives drive up construction activity. Governments across Europe have mandated stringent decarbonisation targets, necessitating significant investment in electricity networks.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Utility Infrastructure Construction in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Profit remains tied to investment cycles. Work on contracts tendered through public spending packages typically peaks towards the end of investment periods before tailing off in the following year, with profitability following the same trend.

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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 Utility Infrastructure 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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