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Cinemas in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

FR-J5914 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€1.6bn

2019-2024 8.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

7,661

2019-2024 8.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

679

2019-2024 1.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Cinemas in France market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in France compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data France

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#1 In Europe
Business
#4 In Europe
Employees
#4 In Europe
Wages
#2 In Europe

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The cinemas market has undergone a turbulent period over the past few years, primarily due to the pandemic. With cinemas forced to close, revenue tanked in 2020 and cinemas have struggled to recover. Admissions in the EU-27 and UK reached just 643 million in 2022, which is 34.5% below the pre-pandemic average. The diminished admission rates have impaired cinemas' chances of recovery from the pandemic. In the five years through 2024, European cinema revenue is projected to decline at a compound annual rate of 11% to €8.5 billion. The onset of the pandemic also challenged the exclusivity cinemas enjoyed, with film studios now choosing to release new films online sooner. This meant they kept all the revenue from downloads and subscriptions.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Cinemas in France

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Pathé Cinémas SASU
689.1
17.5
2.5

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What is the market size of the Cinemas industry in France in 2024?

The market size of the Cinemas industry in France is €1.6bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Cinemas in France industry in 2024?

There are 679 businesses in the Cinemas industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

The market size of the Cinemas industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 8.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

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

What are the biggest companies in the Cinemas market in France?

The biggest company operating in the Cinemas market in France is Pathé Cinémas SASU

What does the Cinemas in France include?

Film viewings and Food, beverage and merchandise are part of the Cinemas industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Cinemas in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Pathé Cinémas SASU.

How competitive is the Cinemas industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Cinemas industry in France.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Cinemas show films in designated film-projection facilities, which are usually indoors but can also include open-air venues. The industry also includes any food or merchandise sold by cinemas.

Related Terms

BOX OFFICEOPEN-AIRPROJECTOR

What's included in this industry?

Film viewingsFood, beverage and merchandise

Companies

Pathé Cinémas SASU

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

5914 - Motion picture projection activities in France

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Cinemas in France industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Cinemas in France industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Cinemas in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Cinemas in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Cinemas struggle amid low admissions post-pandemic. They are trying to increase revenue per admission to compensate for the 34.5% drop in attendees since before the pandemic, as reported by European Audiovisual Observatory, to reduce reliance on ticket sales alone.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Cinemas in France industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Cinemas in France industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Cinemas in France industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into France
  • Total Exports into France
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Large chains dominate the industry. Major cinema chains make up the majority of revenue in the industry, though few brands operate across borders, which limits overall concentration.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Cinemas in France located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 1 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulators determine the classification of productions. Each country has its own methods of classifying a production based on its suitability for audiences. Films with lots of violence or adult content may be limited to viewers over 18.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Cinemas in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

The pandemic has hit profit for European cinemas hard. The complete shutdown of cinemas in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic caused major financial strain, leading some cinema chains to take drastic measures like refinancing and bankruptcy.

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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 Cinemas in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

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 (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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