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Inland Freight Water Transport in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

FR-H5022 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€335.2m

2019-2024 5.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

1,543

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

Businesses

595

2019-2024 2.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

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

Inland Freight Water Transport 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
#4 In Europe
Business
#3 In Europe
Employees
#3 In Europe
Wages
#3 In Europe

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Companies in this industry transport freight via rivers, canals, lakes and other inland waterways, including inside harbours and ports. Inland freight water transporters suffer from intense competition from European rail and road freight transport. Road freight transport volumes have increased since 2012, eating into the market for inland water transport. According to Eurostat, freight transport activity decreased between 2013 and 2016 in the EU, showing a sharp drop as measured by tonne-kilometres. The Netherlands and Germany dominate activity across the industry, accounting for almost three-quarters of EU inland waterway transport.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
CMA CGM SA
64,474.7
22,991.7
35.7

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What is the market size of the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France in 2024?

The market size of the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France is €335.2m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry in 2024?

There are 595 businesses in the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 5.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Inland Freight Water Transport market in France?

The biggest company operating in the Inland Freight Water Transport market in France is CMA CGM SA

What does the Inland Freight Water Transport in France include?

International transport and National transport are part of the Inland Freight Water Transport industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France?

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

How competitive is the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Inland Freight Water Transport industry in France.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry transport freight via rivers, canals, lakes and other inland waterways, including inside harbours and ports. The rental of vessels with crew for inland freight water transport is also included in the industry, though the rental of commercial ships or boats without crew is industry-related.

Related Terms

FREIGHT RATES MODAL SHIFT TECHNICAL RECESSION

What's included in this industry?

International transport National transportTransit transport

Companies

CMA CGM SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

5022 - Inland freight water transport 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 Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Countries like Germany and Belgium rely on international freight water transport. The Netherlands, Germany, Romania and Belgium engage in substantial international inland freight transport thanks to their extensive waterway infrastructure, inflating the European share of international transport.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Inland Freight Water Transport 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

The industry's high and geographical barriers limit market share concentration. Because of the vast number of inland waterways in Europe, it is difficult for one company to capture a substantial market share.

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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 Inland Freight Water Transport 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

Companies must adhere to regulations related to vessel specifications in Europe. Directive (EU) 2016/1629 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 lays down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Inland Freight Water Transport in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Inflationary pressure and low freight volumes weigh on profit. Many companies have seen their revenue dip as customers switch to quicker modes of transport, like road and rail, intensifying price competition.

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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 Inland Freight Water Transport 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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