Market Trends of france sealants Industry
Hosting the 2024 Olympics is likely to boost the construction sector in the country
- France has the second-largest construction industry in the European region. The construction index in the country witnessed slow growth, with a gradual increase in the industry turnover index over the past few years. The construction industry in the country recently gained momentum after eight long years of decline.
- In 2020, the construction sector witnessed a huge decline, with the total construction output and new orders declining considerably. The growth of the French construction industry fell by over -12% due to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The total construction production in France declined by 0.2% in Q4 2021 compared to Q4 2020 and by 1.2% compared to the previous quarter in the same year. In December 2021, the country’s production from the construction industry declined by 2.6% compared to the same month in the previous year and declined by 7% compared to November 2021, decreasing the demand for the market.
- However, the total construction production in France increased by 0.9% in Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021 and by 2.6% compared to the previous quarter of the same year. In April 2022, the country’s production from the construction industry increased by 1.5% compared to the same month in the previous year and increased by 1.2% compared to March 2022. The recovery of the residential construction sector from the pandemic and the upcoming 2024 Olympics are estimated to drive the market during the forecast period.
- Therefore, all the abovementioned factors are expected to impact the market studied.
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In addition to net-zero vehicle emissions by 2035, electric vehicle registrations growth is likely to propel the automotive production
- The automotive industry in France has fared much better compared to other major European economies. Automotive vehicle production experienced continuous growth till 2018 and further exhibited a decline of 8.3% in 2019, as the automotive market was negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2020, the country produced 1,316,371 cars and light commercial vehicles compared to 2,175,350 vehicles produced during 2019, recording a decline of 39.5%, as production came to a halt in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the temporary shutdown of manufacturing units across different parts of the country. Limited raw material supply added to the challenges faced by the automobile sector.
- In 2021, the country’s new plug-ins electric vehicle registration stood at over 315,000, registering a growth rate of 62% compared to 2020, enhancing the demand of the electric vehicle segment in France. Along with it, electric vehicles registered a 21.4% market share in March 2022, up from 16.1% Y-o-Y.
- The French car industry has unanimously condemned the European Parliament’s vote to ban the production of combustion engine cars from 2035. The country plans to achieve net-zero vehicle emissions by 2035, which is likely to drive the automotive vehicle market in the country over the forecast period.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Rising aircraft orders from countries like India, United States, and others to boost the aerospace industry
