Synthèse

The global parking market, valued at $4.38 billion in 2022, is projected to expand at a CAGR of 12.1% through 2030, propelled by the mounting number of vehicles, urbanization, and the need for efficient traffic management solutions. Despite a temporary setback from the COVID-19 pandemic due to imposed restrictions, the market's growth trajectory aligns with the anticipated increase of the global car fleet, which is expected to reach 2 billion by 2040. The United States holds a significant market share, commanding 35% as of 2022. Intelligent parking solutions, utilizing cloud technology for space management and assisting users via smartphone applications, represent a dynamic segment pushing the market towards technological advancements.

Dynamics of the French Parking Lot Market: Trends, Disparities, and Technological Advancements

The French parking lot market, representing a balanced mix of on-street and off-street facilities, has shown remarkable resilience and profitability. With its market value soaring above one billion euros, it provides substantial employment opportunities, employing thousands of individuals. Dominated by heavyweights like Indigo, which accounts for nearly half the market share of car parks in the country, the French parking landscape is largely characterized by a concentrated market structure. This hegemony is further fortified by municipal tenders, external growth strategies, and acquisitions, as evidenced by Indigo's absorption of Covivio and Transdev's parking activities.

French households exhibit a high rate of motorization, with approximately 85% of households owning a vehicle, a figure that has remained stable despite fluctuating new vehicle sales. This motorization is notably higher in suburban and rural regions than in urban areas, and despite the lower motorization rates among the elderly and the youth, there has been a significant rise in vehicle ownership across these age groups. With over 45 million vehicles in the French car fleet and noticeable regional variances, with the most populous areas like Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Nouvelle Aquitaine owning the most cars, the demand for parking is inherently tethered to these numbers.

However, public sentiment towards parking lots is relatively low, with urban dwellers expressing dissatisfaction primarily due to high costs and a lack of sufficient spaces. This discontent is further colored by the steep pricing of airport parking, where overwhelming majorities find the prices to be excessive. The French parking market traditionally hinges on the concession model, predominantly publicly owned but privately managed. An enormous percentage of French parking is subject to this model, with concessions accounting for the vast majority.

The private parking segment is reserved for off-street parking, distinguishing it from the regulated on-street spaces controlled by local authorities. Indigo stands as the market monarch with a robust global presence, operating hundreds of parking facilities across multiple countries, and has continued to strengthen its position with recent acquisitions that have expanded its portfolio. In terms of parking lot types, there are various forms, including surface, underground, and multi-storey. Construction costs for these parking infrastructures are quite substantial, with underground facilities entailing the highest expenses. This financial burden also translates to parking rates, which have risen over time, partly owing to the legislative push for more granular billing increments. 

Key Players Defining the Landscape of the Global Parking Market

Within the intricate tapestry that makes up the global parking market, there are several prominent entities that stand out for their sheer scale, breadth of services, and geographical reach. These companies not only shape the industry but set benchmarks for innovation, technological integration, and service quality for parking solutions worldwide.

  • Indigo Group emerges as a leading force not only in France but also on the international stage. Born from a humble merger at the turn of the millennium, Indigo has expanded its horizons far beyond French territory. Currently operating in numerous countries across continents, Indigo sets the bar high with its impressive portfolio of parking facilities. They skillfully manage hundreds of thousands of spaces within bustling metropolitan cities, embodying the essence of modern parking management. With a significant presence in diverse locations ranging from Brazil to Belgium, Indigo's impact is distinctly global.

  • Q-Park is another heavyweight that commands attention in the parking market. Originating from the green pastures of Europe, Q-Park prides itself on high-quality parking facilities that emphasize user-friendliness and efficiency. Its strong footing in the European domain speaks volumes about Q-Park's commitment to operational excellence and market penetration.

  • The Keolis Group, via its subsidiary Effia, takes a comprehensive approach to transit management, wrapping parking solutions into a larger bundle of mobility services. Although its sales figures extend beyond parking alone, the impressive breadth of Keolis Group's operations makes it a formidable player that adds depth and variety to the market.

  • Interparking finds its niche through a strategic focus on quality and sustainable development in parking solutions. They operate across Europe, adding to the market dynamics with their unique flair for innovation and customer service.

  • APCOA stands tall as the dominant force across Europe, with operations sprawling over a dozen countries. They showcase a resilient and adaptive business model that not only survives but thrives amid the continuously evolving demands of parking management.

  • On the home front, French entities like SAEMES and Metpark contribute to the national landscape with their specialized services, managing a combination of surface and underground parking facilities and serving the urban populace.

These titans of the parking industry each bring their unique strategic insights, operational expertise, and commitment to enhancing the end-user experience. As they continuously adapt to the challenges of urbanization, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences, they not only compete within the marketplace but also collaborate indirectly to advance the industry as a whole into a more efficient and service

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1 Market overview

1.1 Introduction and definition of the private parking lot market

The need for parking lots arose with the democratization of the automobile in Europe and the United States, and the need to solve the first problems of urban congestion. In 1962, the first GTM parking lot was built on Place des Invalides. The private parking lot market is a segment of the regulated parking market, involving the payment of a fee for a limited parking time. Parking lots can be on-street (along the public highway) or off-street (underground or in enclosed reserved spaces).

There are different types of parking lots in France:

  • private parking lots, managed by a private individual, company or organization;
  • private parking lots for public use, such as supermarket parking lots with free access;
  • public parking lots, managed by the State and owned by local authorities (roadside, underground and above-ground).

The global parking market is doing well. estimated at $4.38 billion in 2022, it should grow at a CAGR of 12.1% until 2030. This market is strongly correlated with the automobile market, which is booming, with 2 billion cars expected by 2040.

The French market, equally divided between on- and off-street facilities, is also doing well.parking lot management is a highly profitable business, dominated by a handful of players, including Indigo, the undisputed market leader in France. Two factors have profoundly altered the sector: the end of concessions for parking lots built between the 1960s and 1980s, and the policies implemented in recent years, which have largely reduced the number of on-street spaces.

Municipalities are the main buyers of parking lots. They are increasingly turning to private parking operators (more than half of the total parking lot market in France), often from the construction industry. The latter build and then operate the parking lots. SEMs (semi-public companies) are another possible form of management, and a minority of towns and cities choose to manage this activity directly with a régie. new entrants (freeway concessionaires, airport managers) are taking an interest in this buoyant market, which is not very sensitive to the economic climate, thus significantly altering the structure of the private parking lot market in France.

1.2 A global parking market dominated by the United States

Estimated at $*.** billion in ****, the global parking market is expected to grow at a CAGR of **.*% to ****.

Sales growth projections for the global parking management market World, **** - ****, in $ billions Source: ****

Growth in the parking management market is driven by the increasing number of vehicles, demand for efficient traffic management solutions ...

1.3 A growing French market

According to the Fédération Nationale du Marché du Stationnement (***), in *,*** parking lots. The industry generates sales of *.* billion euros and employs *,*** people[***]. The French parking lot management market is highly concentrated, dominated by Indigo, Effia and Q-Park.

Market share of different groups by number of car parks France, ****, in Source: ...

2 Demand analysis

2.1 Rising motorization of French households

Despite a sharp drop in new vehicle sales in recent years, the household car ownership rate has remained relatively stable, reaching **.*% in ****[***].

Share of motorized households France, ****-****, in Source: ****

Over the long term, there has even been a slight increase in this rate, which was closer to **% in the early ...

2.2 Passenger car fleet in France

A car spends more than **% of its life in a car park, and the evolution of the French car fleet is therefore naturally the primary determinant of parking demand[***]. The size of the French car fleet has generally been on the rise since the beginning of the century, driving the need ...

2.3 The low popularity of parking lots

Generally speaking, city dwellers are not satisfied with the parking facilities on offer. Indeed, according to an Odoxa survey conducted for France Bleu in ****, parking spaces were among the measures taken by municipalities with which urbanites were least satisfied, with only **% of respondents declaring themselves satisfied.

Urbanites' level of satisfaction with ...

2.4 New rules for parking motorized two-wheelers in Paris

Since the introduction of paid parking for thermal motorized two-wheelers in Paris and the Île-de-France region on *ᵉʳ September ****, a majority of drivers are considering changing their travel habits. According to an OpinionWay survey for mobility app Freenow, **% of drivers affected by the measure are considering changing their mode of transport, and ...

3 Market structure

3.1 The French parking market and the concession model

As already mentioned, there are different types of parking lots (***). Thus, the parking market encompasses only regulated on-street and off-street parking, characterized by the payment of a fee and a limited parking time. For example, the parking market does not include garages and private parking spaces[***].

Here, the private parking market ...

3.2 Indigo, the undisputed market leader

Among the private players specializing in parking, the main companies are Indigo, QPark, Effia, Interparking and APCOA. While APCOA dominates the European market, Indigo is the French market leader, with a **.**% share of French car parks (***).formed in **** from the merger of Sogeparc and Parcs GTM, and originally named Vinci Park, ...

3.3 Focus on medium-sized players

Although operators such as Indigo and Q-Park largely dominate the sector, there are also many local players, which we present in this section. The following table lists a number of smaller operators operating on a more local scale in France.

Source: ****

Many of these parking lots, although fee-paying, are not entirely ...

4 Offer analysis

4.1 The different types of parking lot

As mentioned above, there are several types of parking lot, depending on whether they are multi-storey or not. To give you a more detailed idea, we can distinguish between the following types of parking lot[***] :

Surface parking lots

Above-ground parking lots are parking facilities on the ground level, usually delimited by ...

4.2 Activity costs and pricing

According to Turner & Townsend, the cost of building a parking lot in Paris in **** was €*,***/m* for underground parking lots and €***/m* for surface parking lots. Prices rose by *.*% between **** and ****.

Construction costs for parking lots in Paris France, ****-****, in €/m* Source: ****

In addition, Evo-park, a company specializing in parking ...

4.3 The gradual disappearance of on-street parking in favor of multi-storey car parks

As a result of the interaction of many factors, including urban planning concerns and measures to limit cars in city centers, on-street parking spaces are becoming increasingly scarce in France. In ****, **% of cities reported having removed a significant number of on-street parking spaces over the past five years.

The city of ...

4.4 Parking in cities: towards connected, multi-modal spaces

The axes of intermodality:

in France today, **% of home-work journeys are monomodal. There is therefore a real opportunity for better fragmentation of the journey, which is a key issue in the energy transition. Here are just some of the areas under study in the parking sector:

car-sharing; parking facilities for two-wheelers ...

5 Regulations

5.1 Parking space regulations

Dimensions:

Parking spaces are subject to dimensional regulations concerning pavement markings, depending on the type of storage:

Source: ****

These dimensions are governed by standard NF P**-***.

Disabled and PRM parking spaces:

Since ****, it has been mandatory to have at least *% of the number of spaces adapted for PRM. The spaces ...

5.2 Car park construction standards

Construction standards for parking lots vary according to a number of factors:

Type: public or private Construction method and land: underground, surface, overhead, etc. Capacity: number of spaces Traffic flow within the parking lot: one-way or two-way Etc...

Based on these criteria, the main elements concerned by the regulations are as ...

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  • Parts de marché des différentes groupes en fonction du nombre de parcs
  • Part des ménages motorisés et multimotorisés
  • Taux de motorisation selon le lieu de résidence
  • Taux de motorisation selon l'âge du chef de ménage
  • Évolution de la taille du parc automobile français
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Flowbird multiplie ses livraisons d'horodateurs - 02/02/2024
  • - Flowbird a livré 3.300 horodateurs à 105 villes françaises en 2023, contre 1.830 en 2022 et 1.030 en 2021.
  • - Le chiffre d'affaires de Flowbird a augmenté de 16% pour atteindre 357 millions d'euros en 2023.
  • - Près de 20% du chiffre d'affaires de Flowbird provenait de France en 2023.
  • - Flowbird a été racheté par Searchlight Capital Partners en 2021 et est en passe d'être racheté par le groupe suédois EasyPark.
  • - Le logiciel de gestion d'abonnements de Flowbird, "Extenso", est utilisé dans 160 villes françaises en 2023, contre 130 auparavant.
  • - 26 nouvelles villes ont adopté l'application de Flowbird, portant le total à 280 villes en France.
  • - Flowbird emploie 1.650 salariés, dont 630 à Besançon, en 2023.
  • - L'entreprise devrait livrer une solution de « tarification dynamique et environnementale » à la ville de Lyon mi-2024.
  • - Flowbird se prépare à livrer 80 nouveaux automates de paiement à la RATP en prévision des JO de Paris.
  • - Avec 5,000 villes clientes dans 80 pays, la société revendique une position de leader mondial de la mobilité
Keolis remanie son état-major - 30/08/2023
  • Keolis compte 68.000 employés dans 13 pays.
    Bernard Tabary, ex-patron de l'international à Keolis, est décédé accidentellement en mars 2023.
  • Il a été remplacé par Laurence Broseta.
Indigo mise plus de 600 millions dans les parkings en Espagne - 01/08/2023
  • Le groupe français Indigo a acheté 100% de Parkia pour un montant de 600 à 650 millions d'euros.
  • Parkia détient 71 concessions dans 44 villes en Espagne et en Andorre.
  • Parkia et Indigo sont respectivement le 3e et 4e opérateur de stationnement en Espagne.
  • Après fusion, Indigo deviendra le deuxième acteur du marché du stationnement en termes d'Ebitda.
  • Parkia a un portefeuille de contrats de concessions et de pleines propriétés de haute qualité, d'une durée résiduelle d'environ 38 ans.
  • Le chiffre d'affaires de Parkia a dépassé 53 millions d'euros en 2022.
  • Indigo est principalement détenu par Crédit Agricole Assurances (49,2%) et Vauban Infrastructure Partners (34,3%).
  • Parkia exploite un total de 38,800 places de stationnement.
  • Indigo est présent en Espagne depuis plus de vingt ans.
Métro : Keolis brise le monopole de la RATP et va exploiter deux lignes du Grand Paris - 01/06/2023
  • Lignes de métro concernées: lignes 16 et 17 du Grand Paris Express
  • Exploitant retenu: Keolis
  • Date de début d'exploitation: octobre 2026
  • Durée du contrat: 7 ans, extensible à 10 ans
  • Montant du contrat: 300 millions d'euros 
Marie-Ange Debon, la discrète patronne de Keolis qui défie la RATP - 31/05/2023
  • L'entreprise dirige un réseau de transport public de 7 milliards d'euros de chiffre d'affaires.
  • L'entreprise compte 68.000 employés dans le monde.
  • SNCF détient 70 % de l'entreprise.
  • La RATP va perdre une partie de son monopole sur les transports parisiens en 2026.
  • Les lignes de bus de Paris et de la petite couronne seront ouvertes à la concurrence à partir de 2026.
  • Les lignes de tramway seront ouvertes à la concurrence à partir de 2030.
  • Les lignes de métros et des RER seront ouvertes à la concurrence entre 2030 et 2040.
  • L'entreprise est l'un des leaders mondiaux de la mobilité, et le numéro 1 du métro automatique avec 330 kilomètres de lignes exploitées.
  • Le premier concurrent de l'entreprise est la RATP.
  • L'entreprise exploite le métro automatique de Dubaï depuis 2021.
Keolis gagne des contrats internationaux - 28/04/2023
  • 680 millions d'euros de chiffre d'affaires annuel en France pour Keolis l'année dernière.
  • Contrat en Californie pour exploiter 209 bus à Orange County, avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel supérieur à 50 millions d'euros.
  • Renouvellement du contrat à Foothill Pomona, au nord-est de Los Angeles, jusqu'en 2027
  • Contrat en Suède pour 10 ans pour exploiter une partie du réseau de bus du Grand Stockholm (54 lignes urbaines et suburbaines), avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel supérieur à 50 millions d'euros.
  • Contrat aux Pays-Bas à partir de décembre 2023 pour exploiter les trains de Valleilijn et 7 trains, d'une durée de 13 ans et un chiffre d'affaires total de 150 millions d'euros sur la durée du contrat.

Entreprises citées dans cette étude

Cette étude contient un panorama complet des entreprises du marché avec les derniers chiffres et actualités de chaque entreprise :

Effia (Keolis Groupe)
Q-Park
Indigo Parking Group
Interparking France
APCOA Parking France
Edeis
Ector Parking
Parclick
SAEMES
Transdev Stationnement - Urbis Park (Trandev Groupe)
Zenpark
Keolis

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  • 02/02/2024 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Flowbird Parkeon
  • 17/11/2023 - L'étude a été complètement mise à jour par un analyste Businesscoot. En plus de cette revue complète, des informations sur la répartition mondiale du parc automobile, les prix des parkings et leur réception par les utilisateurs, ainsi que sur les parkings payants pour deux-roues motorisés ont été ajoutées. Par ailleurs, les tailles des marchés mondial et français, du parc automobile français, ainsi que les caractéristiques de la population française motorisée ont été actualisées.
  • 16/11/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Interparking
  • 16/11/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Metpark
  • 16/11/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Keolis
  • 04/09/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Zenpark
  • 04/09/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Transdev Stationnement - Urbis Park (Trandev Groupe)
  • 04/09/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise SAEMES
  • 04/09/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Parclick
  • 04/09/2023 - Ajout des informations de l'entreprise Ector Parking
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