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Technical Testing & Analysis in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€11.8bn

2025

€11.8bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

90,167

Businesses

14,463

Wages

€X.Xbn

Technical Testing & Analysis in France industry analysis

Technical testing and analysis services are crucial in conducting rigorous tests to ensure products’ and materials’ quality, safety and regulatory compliance. Businesses seek testing services across all sectors of the economy, with the construction, manufacturing and energy sectors being key downstream markets. A growing number of businesses operating in France also means there is a larger potential client pool for testing firms. The industry is highly fragmented, though there are several well-established firms that have a domestic and continental presence, including Bureau Veritas, SGS and DEKRA. Revenue is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 5.7% over the five years through 2025, including an estimated 2.3% hike in 2025 to reach €11.8 billion.

Trends and Insights

  • Inflation and economic instability have constrained recovery. The record 9.2% annual inflation in the EU in 2022 has particularly hindered business investment and recovery in the manufacturing and construction sectors, thus stifling growth.
  • Demand for industry services is growing as digital vulnerabilities increase. These services aim to ensure business operations are efficient, effective and secure, encompassing everything from software testing, quality assurance and cyber-security evaluation to risk assessments for businesses.
  • Success mainly depends on human expertise. The scale of a business doesn’t determine success, as smaller companies can effectively compete with larger counterparts because expertise is more valuable than mere access to funding.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France is €11.8bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Technical Testing & Analysis in France industry in 2025?

There are 14,463 businesses in the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Technical Testing & Analysis market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Technical Testing & Analysis market in France are Bureau Veritas SA, Holding Socotec – SAS and DEKRA Industrial SAS

What does the Technical Testing & Analysis in France include?

Product testing and analysis and Materials and equipment testing and analysis are part of the Technical Testing & Analysis industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Technical Testing & Analysis in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Bureau Veritas SA.

How competitive is the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Technical Testing & Analysis industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

The regulatory environment has become more stringent, contributing to revenue growth. New regulations have been introduced in the domain of emerging digital, data-driven and automated technologies alongside environmental targets to tackle climate change.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Technical Testing & Analysis in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Economic woes have strangled business spending on testing services. Economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent inflationary environment, have raised operating costs while subduing business investment and weakening output in the key downstream manufacturing and construction sectors.

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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 Technical Testing & Analysis 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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