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Iron & Steel Casting in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€1.3bn

2025

€1.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xm

Employees

6,850

Businesses

47

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Iron & Steel Casting in France industry analysis

Iron and steel casting plays a key role in the French economy as an upstream industry and supplier of a wide range of cast products. This makes the industry highly dependent on the development of French production volumes. In recent years, the Iron and Steel Casting industry has experienced a high degree of revenue volatility due to skyrocketing metal prices and changing market demands. According to the World Steel Association steel prices rose by up to 110% in 2021 due to solid pent-up demand and shortages of raw materials and intermediates after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. After significant revenue growth in 2021, driven by rising metal prices, foundries faced challenges in 2022 through 2024. The industry faced rising energy and inflation rates, which pushed up production prices. In addition, key interest rates in France rose sharply, reaching an all-time high of 4.5% in 2023. As a result, new construction activity, an important market for metal castings, was subdued. Due to subdued customer markets and a slowdown in the construction industry, revenue declined.

Trends and Insights

  • The shift to electric vehicles hits sales. Iron and steel casters are having to adjust their strategies, as EVs require fewer cast components than traditional vehicles.
  • Steel casting production faces pressure from high interest rates. Environmental concerns about the significant energy required to produce steel castings is also putting a squeeze on sales.
  • Moderate concentration characterises Europe’s iron and steel casting market. While a few dominant manufacturers control a significant portion of the market, competition is still fierce.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France is €1.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Iron & Steel Casting in France industry in 2025?

There are 47 businesses in the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Iron & Steel Casting market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Iron & Steel Casting market in France are NDC Foundry SAS, Les Bronzes d'Industrie SA and Saint-Gobain PAM

What does the Iron & Steel Casting in France include?

Steel castings for machinery and mechanical appliances and Steel castings for locomotives and rolling stock are part of the Iron & Steel Casting industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Iron & Steel Casting in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is NDC Foundry SAS.

How competitive is the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Iron & Steel Casting industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

European iron and steel casters come up against stringent regulations. European laws necessitate the reduction of carbon emissions and energy usage, enforce anti-dumping duties and promote fair competition.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Iron & Steel Casting in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising energy costs damage profit. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove a huge surge in energy prices, pushing up casters’ costs and eating into their returns. It also cut into demand for iron and steel commodities, further limiting 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 Iron & Steel Casting 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)

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