The lift market in France

from 2020 onwards, the global ropeway and ski lift market contracted, with a reduction in the total installed base from 19,394 units to 17,522 lifts. This decline is attributed in part to the closure of low-altitude resorts affected by global warming and reduced snowfall. In France, the number of ski lifts and cable cars has fallen from around 3,350 to just over 3,150 in 2020. With over 2,000 installations, ski lifts account for the largest share of the market. Cable cars account for around 35% of the total, with some 1,100 installations. On average, France loses between 35 and 40 ski lifts or cable cars a year. Winter tourism in France, a major driver of the ropeway and cableway market, has encountered considerable difficulties. The Alps region is the world leader, with the highest density of ropeways and cable cars, accounting for 38% of the total. France ranks first nationally, with 3,154 installations. The Northern Alps welcome the majority of the 480 million annual passengers. The

Ski lifts can be defined as transportation mechanisms that take skiers to high altitudes. They are generally a paid service at ski resorts. The name ski lifts is generic, but in practice it applies to ropeways of various types that are used specifically for the

The size of the market for new forklift trucks in France reached around 90,000 units, representing a value of around 1.2 billion euros. e. There are three main categories of forklift: thermal front-end trucks, electric front-end trucks used to lift pallets, and electric warehouse trucks used in warehouses and storage facilities. The unit value of front-end trucks is much higher than that of warehouse trucks, whose average value is a few thousand euros. There is a clear trend towards electric forklifts with lithium batteries, which have supplanted internal combustion models. In France, over 60% of new equipment delivered each year is for long-term rental with service. Leasing is on the rise, thanks to its financial flexibility and ease of compliance with European safety requirements. Five global forklift manufacturers - Kion, Jungheinrich, Toyota, Logisnext and Hyster-Yale - hold nearly 80% of the market share in France. The French forklift fleet, which has an average lifespan of around