The French boiler market varies between 550,00 and 750,000 boilers The global boiler market, estimated at over $96 billion, is expected to grow by 7.5% a year. In the French market, gas- and oil-fired condensing boilers dominate. France's trade balance for boilers remains largely in deficit, with a coverage rate of less than 5%. The main French players are Saunier Duval, Société Industrielle de Chauffage and Sermeta. Heating equipment market trends and key figures As part of the ecological transition, there has been a major shift towards eliminating oil-fired boilers and encouraging the adoption of renewable energy equipment and heat pumps. France has between 40 and 50 manufacturers specializing in central heating radiators and boilers. Employment in this sector is around 4,000. Wood-fired boilers have grown steadily, from over 9,000 units to around 45,000 units by 2022. Pellet-fired boilers in particular have seen significant growth in recent years. The gas and oil boiler sector is un
