Metal Shaping in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Metal Shaping in France industry analysis

The Metal Shaping industry is a downstream supplier of stamped and forged metal parts to the automotive, construction and engineering sectors. Many industry players are closely linked to their customer market as automotive suppliers, the largest market for this industry. Volatile growth in the automotive sector has created many challenges for the Metal Shaping industry. The pandemic had a strong negative impact on the industry in 2020, as vehicle production came to a standstill and only fully recovered in 2022 due to supply chain problems. Growth slowed again in 2024 as the construction sector, especially housing, suffered from high interest rates since the summer of 2022, reducing demand for metal shaping services. Against this backdrop, revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 1.9% over the five years through 2025 to reach €9.8 billion, including an estimated decrease of 1% in 2025. Steel and iron prices are expected to drop in 2025, increasing competitiveness but dampening revenue growth.

Trends and Insights

• Increasing energy costs are impacting metal shapers. Particularly in high-cost countries like Germany and Italy, this trend drives companies towards energy-efficient strategies to maintain competitiveness.
• The versatility of metal sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars and rods is the industry. These materials play an integral role in sectors like vehicle manufacturing, construction and renewable energy, adapting to demand for lightweight, high-strength solutions.
• Economies of scale drive concentration for metal shapers. Manufacturers that have large-scale operations can lower per-unit costs and deliver competitive pricing, alongside maintaining high-quality standards, propelling them ahead in the market competition.