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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

FR-G4711 June 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€235.2bn

2019-2024 1.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

734k

2019-2024 0.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

29,285

2019-2024 0.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

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

Supermarkets & Grocery Stores 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
#3 In Europe
Business
#7 In Europe
Employees
#4 In Europe
Wages
#3 In Europe

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European supermarkets’ revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.5% over the five years through 2024 to reach €1.6 trillion. A handful of supermarkets dominate each country, with the only new entrants being well-established supermarkets looking to expand to new regions – independents struggle to grab market share from the well-entrenched stores.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG
72,961.6
2,407.7
3.3
Carrefour SA
91,575.6
2,747.3
3.0
Auchan Retail International SA
36,905.1
406.0
1.1

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France in 2024?

The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France is €235.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry in 2024?

There are 29,285 businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores market in France are EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG, Carrefour SA and Auchan Retail International SA

What does the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France include?

Food and Beverages are part of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG.

How competitive is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in France.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Supermarkets and grocery stores sell a range of groceries and food, including fruit, vegetables, bread, canned goods, toiletries, dairy goods, alcohol, cleaning products and cigarettes.

Related Terms

SHRINKFLATION LOSS-LEADERLOYALTY CARD

What's included in this industry?

Food Beverages General merchandise

Companies

EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KGCarrefour SAAuchan Retail International SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4711 - Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating 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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Financial uncertainty drives customers to trade down. With households’ finances dipping during the cost-of-living crisis, supermarket goers are trading down the products they buy, with sales of value and own-brand products on the rise.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores 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

A handful of companies dominate the market. Supermarkets like Tesco, Carrefour and Aldi have a stronghold in a number of European markets.

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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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 4 companies by market share:

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

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Supermarkets face a few regulatory hurdles. They’re subject to legislation that aims to ensure fair competition, consumer protection and food safety.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Appealing to the cost-conscious consumer hits profit. Supermarkets are increasingly employing price-war tactics to grab hold of more of the market, to the detriment of profit.

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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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores 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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