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Inland Passenger Water Transport in France Industry Data and Analysis
In recent years, France's Inland Passenger Water Transport industry has experienced significant fluctuations, mainly due to tourism trends and major events. France's status as the world's most popular tourist destination, fuelled by its rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks and vibrant events, has significantly bolstered the industry. Major events like the Tour de France and the 2024 Paris Olympics attracted millions of visitors and boosted demand in the industry. Companies, including Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches SA, offered themed cruises to take advantage of these opportunities. Over the five years through 2025, industry revenue is expected to grow 34.4% to €451.3 million, although the extreme growth is primarily attributable to the low figures for 2020, which were caused by travel restrictions related to COVID-19.In 2025, the industry is expected to grow by 0.7%. Currently, the industry faces ongoing challenges from climate change, particularly erratic weather conditions that affect operations. High inflation is an additional market challenge, affecting the affordability of the services for consumers. The lack of strategic partnerships with major tour operators limits growth potential, leaving the industry reliant on independent marketing and diversified service offerings. Despite these challenges, companies are proactively adapting by investing in advanced technologies and exploring flexible operational solutions to ensure continuity. They are also developing themed cruises and customised experiences to appeal to different demographics and drive demand in this dynamic tourism landscape.Over the five years through 2030, industry revenue is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 1.4% to €483.5 million. The future of the French Inland Passenger Water Transport industry appears bright, as it is bolstered by significant infrastructure developments and a shift towards environmentally friendly vessels. The completion of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal and the modernisation of river ports will open up new routes and improve operational efficiency by 2030, thereby improving connectivity to European networks. Driven by the European Green Deal, the industry will accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vessels. Investments in alternative fuel and port infrastructure are likely to lead to higher costs initially, but will ultimately increase profitability and meet growing consumer demand for sustainable travel experiences.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France operates under the industry code FR-H5021. Industry operators transport passengers on inland waters via rivers, canals, lakes, harbours and ports. Rented pleasure boats and yachts with crews are included in the industry. Related terms covered in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France include passenger vessel, ferry, pleasure boats, dynamic positioning systems and hybrid propulsion systems.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France include Local water transport, Boat hire with a crew and Long-distance travel.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France include Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches SA, Bateaux Parisiens SAS and CroisiEurope SAS.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France is €451.3m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France in 2025?
There are 265 businesses in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 34.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France are Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches SA, Bateaux Parisiens SAS and CroisiEurope SAS
What does the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France include?
Local water transport and Boat hire with a crew are part of the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France is Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches SA.
How competitive is the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Inland Passenger Water Transport industry in France.
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