France Car Sales Data

Sales of New Cars In France – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis

Here you will find annual car sales figures for France. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Since the late 1990s, the French car market has fluctuated between 2 million and 2.7 million sales, peaking in 2009 at over 2.6 million units before starting a 4-year long decline to its lowest volume since 1997 in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The biggest hit came in 2012 with a decline of 13.3%. Since 2014 the market has been growing at a steady pace with five consecutive years of small improvements, to hit a peak of nearly 2.7 million cars in 2019. LCV sales typically make up around 16.5% of total car sales in France.

France Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights

The French car sales market has been declining in recent years. There was a sharp decline in sales in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the market has not yet fully recovered. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline in the French car sales market. These include the economic slowdown, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shift towards electric vehicles.

The economic slowdown has led to a decrease in disposable income, which has made it difficult for people to afford cars. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted the supply chain, making it difficult to import cars. And the shift towards electric vehicles has led to a decline in sales of traditional gasoline and diesel cars.

Despite the decline, the French car sales market is expected to stabilize in the coming years. The economy is expected to recover, and the government is taking steps to address the challenges facing the market, such as reducing import duties and improving the road infrastructure.

Interesting France New Car Sales Stats

• Best Sales Year Volume:
  Max 2,309,130
  units sold
• Worst Sales Year Volume:
  Min 1,532,035
  units sold
• Average Sales Per Year:
  Avg 2,013,478.5
  units sold
• Total Sales Units (since 2005):
  ∑ = 66,444,791
  units sold

Top 5 Most Popular Automotive Brands In France

The top 5 car brands sold in France. These brands have been consistently popular in France for many years. They offer a wide range of models to choose from, and they are known for their reliability and affordability. As expected it the small-car makers and European brands that do well in France and that has been the case for a long time.

1. Renault
2. Peugeot
3. Citroen
4. Volkswagen
5. Dacia

France New Motor Vehicle Sales Table

France New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart

Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.