Fance Shipbuilding Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2030
Powered by ![]()
All the vital news, analysis, and commentary curated by our industry experts.
Shipbuilding in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Key Highlights
– Shipbuilding is the process of designing, constructing, and assembling ships for transportation and trade. It involves a series of stages, including planning, engineering, fabrication, and outfitting, to create a functional and seaworthy vessel. Market volume represents gross tonnage, which is determined by the molded volume of all enclosed spaces within the ship. Molded volume refers to the internal volume of the ship's hull, calculated based on the shape and dimensions of its structure, including all enclosed areas such as cargo holds, machinery spaces, and crew accommodations.
– Market production volume increased with a CAGR of 17.8% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 300.2 thousand gross tonnage in 2025.
– Container ships had the highest volume in the French shipbuilding market in 2025, with a total of 122.3 thousand gross tonnage, equivalent to 40.7% of the market's overall volume.
– In 2025, the French shipbuilding market experienced an annual growth of 3.8%, driven by increased international trade. For instance, in December 2025, the Department for Business and Trade reported that in Q2 2025, total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and France was $130.2 billion.
Scope
Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the shipbuilding market in France
Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the shipbuilding market in France
Leading company profiles reveal details of key shipbuilding market players’ global operations and financial performance
Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the France shipbuilding market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
What was the size of the France shipbuilding market by value in 2025?
What will be the size of the France shipbuilding market in 2030?
What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the France shipbuilding market?
How has the market performed over the last five years?
What are the main segments that make up France's shipbuilding market?
Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie
PIRIOU
Catana Group SA
Table of Contents
Table
Figures
Get in touch to find out about multi-purchase discounts
reportstore@globaldata.com
Tel +44 20 7947 2745