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Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing in France Industry Data and Analysis
In recent years, the French Lifting and Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry has been weighed down by slowing construction activity and fierce import competition. Construction activity, a pivotal driver of demand, has been particularly sluggish. A significant drop in the number of building permits being issues and a slump in residential construction activity have played a central role in dampening manufacturers’ revenue, with the number of housing starts in France currently standing below the long-term average. Meanwhile, imports, particularly from low-cost producing nations like China, have maintained a strong presence, making it tough for domestic producers to carve out a meaningful share of their home market.Import penetration is fierce, taking up a massive chunk of domestic demand and eroding opportunities for local manufacturers. The industry's response has been marked by an increasing focus on innovation and efficiency. For example, manufacturers like Manitou Group have launched initiatives in digital transformation and sustainable manufacturing, with Manitou's 100% electric telehandler and its Manitou Connect platform showcasing the industry’s shift toward eco-friendly, smart solutions. The expanding logistics sector, with a rise in ultra-large warehouses, has provided another silver lining, driving demand for advanced lifting equipment amid soaring cargo volumes and an evolving logistics landscape. Over the five years through 2025, revenue is expected to swell at a compound annual rate of 3.8% to €9.2 billion. In 2025, revenue is projected to dwindle by 5.4% as the industry faces weak demand from the construction sector and strong import competition.Over the five years through 2030, revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 1.1% to reach €9.7 billion. Global competition will remain fierce in the coming years, fuelled by advanced manufacturing industries in China leveraging AI and data analytics to produce advanced lifting equipment. As a result, imports are projected to capture an even greater share of domestic demand in the coming years. Still, there's potential for growth via innovation and trade. Manufacturers can exploit the renewed emphasis on eco-friendly practices spurred by the European Green Deal. As the French economy grows, the manufacturing sector is set to rebound. This, coupled with heightened sales of freight-handling equipment, could foster favourable conditions for the industry. Manufacturers that successfully adapt to emerging sustainability trends and focus on bespoke, technologically advanced solutions will stand at the forefront of the industry’s evolution, capitalising on opportunities while more successfully navigating external challenges than companies that lag behind.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France operates under the industry code FR-C2816. Companies in this industry manufacture lifting and handling equipment, including hand-operated or power-driven lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery. The production of conveyors, lifts, escalators, moving walkways and specialised parts for lifting and handling equipment is also part of the industry. Related terms covered in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France include crane, lifting gear and winch.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France include Industrial trucks , Crane systems and Lifting systems.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France include Toyota Material Handling Europe AB, Kion Group AG and Manitou Group.
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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing 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 Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France is €9.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France in 2025?
There are 370 businesses in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France are Toyota Material Handling Europe AB, Kion Group AG and Manitou Group
What does the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France include?
Industrial trucks and Crane systems are part of the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France is Toyota Material Handling Europe AB.
How competitive is the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing industry in France.
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