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Plastic Product Manufacturing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€33.9bn

2025

€33.9bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

122k

Businesses

2,750

Wages

€X.Xbn

Plastic Product Manufacturing in France industry analysis

Revenue for France’s Plastic Product Manufacturing industry has increased, highlighting a resilient market. Consistent growth has been a feature of this industry, driven by steady demand in various downstream markets, including the packaging, automotive and construction markets. The industry's expansion has been supported by technological advancements and production efficiencies, which have contributed to meeting the needs of these diverse markets. This has been increasingly important as more consumers think twice about plastic consumption, threatening the industry.

Trends and Insights

  • The food and beverage industry fuels demand. Sales to the ready-to-eat meals market play an important roles, in determining plastic product manufacturers’ revenue.
  • Plastic packing good sales edge downwards thanks to intense international competition. Foreign production of plastic bags and sacks, especially from China, is putting severe pressure on prices.
  • A big range of products keeps concentration low. This means no single manufacturer has a substantial hold on the market. The largest manufacturers tend to focus on plastic packaging.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France is €33.9bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in France industry in 2025?

There are 2,750 businesses in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Plastic Product Manufacturing market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Plastic Product Manufacturing market in France are Pharmatec Plastic, Ventila Bloc and L'Oceane Des Plastics

What does the Plastic Product Manufacturing in France include?

Plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles and Plastic packing goods are part of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Pharmatec Plastic.

How competitive is the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Plastic manufacturers have to follow several regulations. The REACH regulation, the 10/2011 EU Regulation and the EU Packaging Regulation set out the correct handling of chemicals and plastics and how they should be disposed of or recycled.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Plastic Product Manufacturing in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rampant supply-side inflation drags up purchase costs. Supply chain disruptions drove up plastic producers’ purchase costs in 2021 and 2022, but they’re set to edge back downwards inn 2024, supporting profitability.

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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 Plastic Product Manufacturing 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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