The landscaping market - France

In addition, three types of customer use landscaping services:

Private individuals (49% of total sales), Private companies and condominium managers, Public authorities .

The landscaping business is particularly influenced by the dynamics of the building construction market, which is often accompanied by the design of green spaces.the market is also highly competitive, with the number of companies in the sector almost doubling in the last 10 years, prompting players to organize themselves. On the other hand, growing concern for theenvironment and biodiversity , and the success of environmentalists in the 2020 municipal elections, should stimulate demand from local authorities. The global market is growing by around 4.2% a year [Industry Reports], while France is set to see growth of over 7% between 2021 and 2022. The market's rise is due not only to the increasing purchasing power of the French, but also to new regional and city-wide development projects. The coronavirus crisis of 2020 hit the sector hard, bringing it almost to a standstill during the initial containment period, but it is slowly recovering from this crisis. It's a sector with great potential for expansion in view of environmental reforms, particularly in cities, but also because the French are particularly keen to enjoy their outdoor space. What's more, it has been shown that a house with a landscaped exterior gains in value, so for private individuals, landscaping their exterior can be seen as a long-term investment .