France Video Surveillance Market Size
| Study Period | 2022 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 1.69 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 2.33 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 6.60% |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
France Video Surveillance Market Analysis
The France Video Surveillance Market size is estimated at USD 1.69 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.33 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The landscape of public safety has been transformed by technological advancements in recent years, especially video monitoring. Once a mere tool for after-the-fact investigation, these systems are increasingly playing a proactive role in crime prevention and safety management. Initially, video cameras were installed as deterrents. However, their presence has become so normalized that their mere existence no longer deters criminal behavior as effectively. Moreover, in France, the market is significantly promoted by the rising importance of safety and security.
Given the rise in safety and security concerns, enterprises in all industry verticals and individuals are investing in video surveillance. For instance, the majority of rural communities are turning to CCTV and video surveillance technology in the form of aid to combat rising crime. This is because about 300 locations across the country have registered violence this summer, which was further followed by rioting in Paris after the shooting of a teenager by police. Notably, mayors in rural areas have also been getting targeted with verbal and physical abuse in recent years. In the first three months of 2023, about 900 acts of violence against elected officials were reported, as per a French English newspaper.
Thus, rural mayors in southeast France are the latest to adopt such technology, with plans underway for a centralized surveillance hub to monitor several locations simultaneously. For instance, the Alpes-Maritimes-based project utilized the existing systems at an administrative center near Nice, and their trained officers are required to continuously examine CCTV footage from various locations simultaneously. Moreover, the Cannes mayor, who is also president of the French mayors’ association, and the Mayor of Grasse have both backed the plan. About 10 municipalities have already shown their interest in signing up to the project.
However, privacy concerns are arising among the population due to the rising incorporation of advanced technologies into the video surveillance market. For instance, France is reportedly experimenting with AI-driven video surveillance to be used during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The move followed the legislation passed in 2023, allowing AI video surveillance for a trial period during large-scale events. Videtics, Orange Business, ChapsVision, and Wintics developed AI software that uses algorithms to analyze real-time video streams from existing surveillance systems. However, France’s surveillance plans for the 2024 Olympics are raising privacy concerns among people as proponents argue these systems will prevent terrorist attacks and privacy advocates warn of a “techno-securitarian drift” in France.
This is further supported by the government and judicial bodies of the country. For instance, the highest constitutional court in France issued a decision supporting the use of AI-powered surveillance cameras for the 2024 Paris Olympics despite privacy concerns. Such factors present the positive growth prospects of the French market.
France Video Surveillance Market Trends
Growing Crime Rates Showcasing Importance of Video Surveillance
- Moreover, more than 300 locations across the country experienced violence in 2023 after rioting in Paris after the shooting of a teenager by police. In the first three months of 2023, about 900 acts of violence against elected officials, such as mayors, were reported in the country.
- Furthermore, mayors requested the government to help elected officials deal with the situation in Indre, in central France, where 95% of the 241 communes are rural.
- As a result, in recent years, the majority of rural communes have installed video protection systems after violent incidents. For instance, in June 2023, the Senate in France approved a controversial provision to a justice bill that would allow law enforcement to secretly activate cameras and microphones on a suspect’s devices.
- This type of surveillance would be activated without notifying the owner of the device. The same provision would also allow agencies easier access to geolocation data to track suspected criminals.
The Hardware Segment Gaining Popularity
- With the rising urbanization, video surveillance cameras are a good investment in France as they reduce the risk of thefts and secure property, goods, people, and public spaces. This is further promoted by financial grants that are issued by regional authorities to contribute toward financing home and premises improvements, aiming to reinforce security. Both professionals and private individuals are eligible for the grants.
- Since France is significantly famous for fashion shows and tourism owing to its beautiful infrastructure, the government always looks forward to securing it through various security means.
- For instance, in May 2024, a state-of-the-art security system using artificial intelligence was deployed at the Cannes Film Festival in a test for potential applications at the Paris Olympics two months later. Local authorities stated that 17 experimental cameras equipped with AI technology were used to identify events or behaviors deemed "suspicious" and to help detect abandoned packages, weapons, and people in distress.
France Video Surveillance Industry Overview
The French video surveillance market is fragmented, with major players such as Panasonic Corporation, Samsung, Honeywell, and Bosch. Partnerships, innovations, investments, and acquisitions are among the strategies used by market participants to improve their product offerings and gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
In March 2024, Hikvision announced a technology partnership with Can'nX, enabling Hikvision technologies to be integrated with the KNX protocol, which is the global standard for home and building automation. Owing to the collaboration, integrators can enhance their building automation solutions by integrating Hikvision AI-enabled devices, such as cameras, into building systems, surging the efficiency of building management and improving overall security.
In January 2024, Ajax Systems announced a strategic partnership with Serviacom. Serviacom will be providing its customers with innovative Ajax security and home automation solutions. This partnership is aimed at fortifying Ajax’s presence in the French market by delivering top-tier products.
France Video Surveillance Market Leaders
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Axis Communications AB
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Bosch Security Systems Incorporated
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Honeywell Security Group
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Samsung Group
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Panasonic Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
France Video Surveillance Market News
- January 2024: Convergint announced joining forces with Eagle Eye Networks, marking a significant leap in providing cutting-edge video surveillance solutions that are not only modern and easy to use but also highly flexible and adaptable to diverse security needs. By combining Convergint’s expertise in integrated security solutions with Eagle Eye’s state-of-the-art video surveillance technology, clients can expect a seamless, flexible, and cutting-edge solution that not only meets but exceeds their security expectations.
- October 2023: FUJIFILM introduced the FUJINON SX1600 camera system for long-range surveillance applications for the first time in a European show at the Milipol homeland security and safety show held in Paris Nord Villepinte from November 14 to 17, 2023, at booth 4F055. The SX1600 is a state-of-the-art long-range camera system incorporating a 40x-zoom FUJINON lens that covers a focal length range from the wide-angle 40 mm to 1600 mm telephoto and has been further equipped with a newly developed image stabilization system as well as fast and accurate autofocus to capture a distant subject clearly and instantaneously.
France Video Surveillance Industry Segmentation
Video surveillance systems contain one or more video cameras connected to a network that sends the captured video or audio data to a specific location. The captured images are monitored in real-time or sent to a central location for recording and storage. Many applications, such as crime prevention, industrial process monitoring, and traffic management, use video surveillance systems. The market size encompasses the revenue accrued from the sale of video surveillance systems by various vendors in the country.
The French video surveillance market is segmented by type (hardware [camera (analog, IP cameras, and hybrid) and storage], software [video analytics and video management software], and services [VSaaS]) and end-user vertical (commercial, infrastructure, institutional, industrial, defense, and residential). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the segments.
| By Type | Hardware | Camera | Analog |
| IP Cameras | |||
| Hybrid | |||
| Storage | |||
| Software | Video Analytics | ||
| Video Management Software | |||
| Services (VSaaS) | |||
| By End User Vertical | Commercial | ||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Institutional | |||
| Industrial | |||
| Defense | |||
| Residential | |||
| Hardware | Camera | Analog |
| IP Cameras | ||
| Hybrid | ||
| Storage | ||
| Software | Video Analytics | |
| Video Management Software | ||
| Services (VSaaS) |
| Commercial |
| Infrastructure |
| Institutional |
| Industrial |
| Defense |
| Residential |
France Video Surveillance Market Research Faqs
How big is the France Video Surveillance Market?
The France Video Surveillance Market size is expected to reach USD 1.69 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.60% to reach USD 2.33 billion by 2030.
What is the current France Video Surveillance Market size?
In 2025, the France Video Surveillance Market size is expected to reach USD 1.69 billion.
Who are the key players in France Video Surveillance Market?
Axis Communications AB, Bosch Security Systems Incorporated, Honeywell Security Group, Samsung Group and Panasonic Corporation are the major companies operating in the France Video Surveillance Market.
What years does this France Video Surveillance Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the France Video Surveillance Market size was estimated at USD 1.58 billion. The report covers the France Video Surveillance Market historical market size for years: 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the France Video Surveillance Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
France Video Surveillance Industry Report
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