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In France, the security systems market is expected to reach 3.7 billion euros by 2023. The total security sector is estimated at between 7 and 8 billion euros.
The alarm and video surveillance market includes alarm sirens, video cameras, sensors and detectors for homes, businesses and public institutions. It is driven by the adoption of advanced technologies such as IP cameras.
Worldwide, the market exceeds $125 billion, with annual growth rates of 10% for video surveillance and 5% for alarms.
The residential segment offers huge potential, given current low penetration rates, while business customers are mainly looking to rejuvenate existing systems.
Burglaries are capped at around 230,000 a year.
Regulations govern the use of these systems, including strict rules on the decibel level of external alarms, the ban on unauthorized filming of public thoroughfares, and the length of time images can be stored.
Key players in the alarm and video surveillance market
- Verisure: Specialized in the installation and maintenance of security solutions.
- Securitas: Surveillance and security specialist.
- Delta Dore: Home automation specialist for homes and businesses, integrating alarm systems
- Vinci: Vinci includes security solutions in its horizontal integration model
- Rexel and Sonepar: Two international generalist distributors of electrical systems, industrial automation, and alarm and video surveillance equipment.
- Bosch Security Systems: produces high-quality security equipment
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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and scope of study
The alarm and video surveillance market covers all technological devices and appliances used to ensure security and prevent theft or intrusion.
The market includes the following products
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alarm sirens ;
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video cameras ;
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sensors and detectors.
These various security tools are aimed at different types of customer: private individuals, professionals, public facilities and buildings.
Prefectoral authorization, prohibition of filming on the public highway, retention period or authorization to view recorded images- the use of surveillance devices is governed by very specific legislation, depending on the context of use.
The global video surveillance market is booming, and is expected to grow at an average annual rate of almost 9.2% between 2023 and 2028. Similarly, the global alarm market is expected to grow steadily over the next few years.
Market customers include both professionals (companies of all sizes and public institutions) and private individuals.the French security market is also growing, driven by numerous technological innovations and benefiting from the feeling of insecurity shared by many French people. Private markets account for the highest proportion of the sector's sales in France.
The 2024 Olympic Games will increase demand for video surveillance systems in France, particularly from public institutions.
1.2 The global market continues to grow
According to Markets&Markets, the global video surveillance market will be worth $**.* billion in ****. This is a rapidly expanding market which, according to the same source, will grow at a CAGR (***) of *.*% over the period ****-****, to reach a size of over $** billion. One of the key drivers of this market ...
1.3 French market boosted by growing demand
Growth in the size of the security systems market France, ****-****, in billions of euros Sources : Insee,Insee The trend in the size of the security systems market in France between **** and **** was characterized by gradual growth, with sales increasing steadily over the years. From **** to ****, the upward trend was relatively ...
1.4 A trade deficit
French customs provide trade statistics for "electric alarms for protection against theft or fire and similar appliances" (***).
Exports and imports of electric alarms for protection against theft or fire and similar appliances (***) France, **** - ****, in millions of euros Source: ****
Exports showed notable growth in ****, rising **.*% to *** million euros, after declining in ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 Typology of demand
The main customer markets for remote surveillance in France are as follows:
Corporate customers
Private companies are the main customers for alarm and remote surveillance manufacturers, and use electronic security systems that cover fire protection, intrusion detection and access control.
Public institutions
Public institutions are the second-largest customer market for security ...
2.2 Burglaries of principal residences
The trend in the number of burglaries of main residences recorded by police and gendarmerie services in France from **** to **** shows significant variations over the years. In****, there is a noticeable drop, with only ***,*** burglaries recorded, perhaps due to travel restrictions linked to the COVID-** pandemic. by ****, more than ***,*** burglaries of ...
2.3 French people's sense of insecurity
Change in feeling of insecurity France, ****-****, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, %, % Source: ****
The evolution of feelings of insecurity in France between **** and **** reveals significant variations over this period. In January ****, the percentage of respondents expressing a feeling of insecurity was **%, then rose to **% in July ****, marking a notable increase in the space of a few ...
2.4 Typology of consumer demand
Rate of people with the following protection systems France, ****, in Source: ****
**% of respondents have at least one piece of protective equipment (***) are the most widespread equipment. Only **% of French people own an armored door.
Feeling of effectiveness of current equipment to prevent burglary France, ****, % (***) Source: ****
Perceived effectiveness of security systems France, ...
2.5 Business demand
Business demand for alarms and video surveillance is growing, fueled by the need to protect property and people against burglary and intrusion. In France, the average cost of a burglary to a business is estimated at €**,*** [***], representing a significant financial loss for many companies, in addition to the material and immaterial ...
2.6 New construction market
The number of new housing starts has an impact on the security and surveillance equipment segment. Between **** and ****, the number of new housing units will fall by -**. *%, from ***,*** to ***,***. Then, between **** and ****, the number of housing starts rose by *.*%, with a total of ***.* new housing starts in ****. This increase can ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Market organization and dynamics
In the alarm and video surveillance market, it's important to distinguish between the different companies that provide the services in question, as well as the customers for whom there is genuine diversity.
However, it may be interesting to distinguish several categories within the alarm and video surveillance equipment manufacturers and installers ...
3.2 Production: an increase in the number of companies and employees in the sector
Companies operating in the alarm and video surveillance sector in France are registered under NAF code **.**Z: "Activities related to security systems". This category includes :
surveillance and remote monitoring of electronic security and alarm systems such as burglar and fire alarms, including installation and maintenance the installation, repair, refurbishment and adaptation ...
3.3 Distribution
There are three types of distribution in the alarm and video surveillance market:
Distribution to businesses; Distribution to public bodies; Distribution to private individuals.
Distribution to each customer segment is carried out according to specific procedures, requiring further development.
Distribution to companies
The means used by companies to monitor their warehouses ...
3.4 France, a country equipped with video protection
Since ****, the term"video protection" has encompassed both surveillance devices installed in public places by the relevant authorities and those present in areas open to the public, such as stations, airports and shops. Video surveillance, on the other hand, refers specifically to camera systems installed in strictly private spaces .
Although the ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 The main anti-intrusion solutions
Intrusion detection systems are generally used to protect and prevent the risk of theft and intrusion into homes and business premises.
Intrusion prevention involves three distinct levels of surveillance:
Protection of the building perimeter, also known as perimeter protection Perimeter protection , aimed at securing the building envelope Protection inside the building, ...
4.2 A multitude of products in the alarm and video surveillance segments
The alarm and surveillance camera segments are made up of a multitude of products. These products are identical in terms of purpose (***), but differ in terms of quality and functionality.
Alarm and video surveillance devices may vary in design or technical characteristics, whether generic or customized - in the case of ...
4.3 Prices to suit all budgets
Thanks to the development of new technologies, video surveillance equipment is no longer reserved for the big bucks and professionals. There are devices at every price point, depending on use and budget. The following price ranges have been provided by the website Oorekaa specialist in online price comparisons.
Source: ****
4.4 Modernizing the offering with biometrics and algorithmic video surveillance
Biometrics:
Faced with the challenges posed by document fraud, identity theft, the threats of terrorism and cybercrime, and changing international regulations, new technological solutions are gradually emerging. Among these, biometrics is rapidly emerging as a relevant approach to identifying and authenticating individuals reliably and quickly, based on unique biological characteristics.
Biometrics ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Alarm regulation
Regulations for outdoor alarms and sirens
Before installing an intruder alarm system, you need to make a declaration to the local council. This enables the mayor to issue guidelines concerning the maximum sound level authorized in your commune. In accordance with article R****-* d of the French Public Health Code, ...
5.2 Video surveillance regulations
However, the installation of video surveillance systems is more strictly regulated, since it also concerns the privacy of those filmed. It should be pointed out that this legislation applies to all video surveillance systems filming on or in the public highway.
A distinction must first be made between :
Private places: any ...
6 Positioning the players
6. Segmentation
- Artel Télésurveillance
- Excellium
- Hager
- Honeywell
- Prosegur
- Securitas
- Séris (Amarante)
- Somfy
- Stanley Security
- Carrier Global Fire & Security
- Thales
- Homiris
- Tike Securité
- Verisure
- CFP Sécurité
- Leroy Merlin France (Adeo)
- EPS
- Genetec
List of charts presented in this market study
- World market for alarms and video surveillance
- Trends in the size of the security systems market
- Breakdown of security sales by business sector
- Number of burglaries of main residences recorded by police and gendarmerie services
- Proportion of households victims of burglary or attempted burglary, by type of dwelling
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Latest news
Leroy Merlin stores in Russia to be rebranded Lemana Pro - 28/06/2024
- - Start of Leroy Merlin withdrawal process in Russia: March 2023.
- - Number of Leroy Merlin stores in Russia before the changeover: 113.
- - Number of current stores before the changeover: 112.
- - Number of employees affected: 45,000.
- - Sales before start of withdrawal: Approx. 5 billion euros.
Defense: Thales quadruples mortar shell production in the Loiret region of France - 18/06/2024
- - Ammunition production capacity at Thales' La Ferté-Saint-Aubin plant: currently at 20,000 rounds per year, planned to increase to over 80,000 rounds per year by 2026.
- - French army ammunition orders: 3,000 rounds in 2022, 15,000 rounds in 2023. Deliveries scheduled between the last quarter of 2024 and 2029.
- - Brazilian Air Force acquires two Ground Master 200 Multi Mission radars from Thales.
- - Thales order book in 2023: 45.3 billion euros, up 10%.
- - Thales sales forecast for 2024: between €19.7 and €20.1 billion, with organic growth of 4-6%.
Thales plans to invest in Atos for defense and intelligence - 30/04/2024
- - Thales is considering the acquisition of the Mission Critical Systems (MCS) division of Defense and Security within BDS.
- - Thales's recent €3.6 billion acquisition of Imperva positions Thales in the world's Top 5 in cyber.
- - The MCS division generates annual revenues of €200-300 million. This amount represents part of the BDS portfolio estimated at 1.5 billion euros.
Thanks to Hitachi's takeover of Thales' rail business, Italy's Mer Mec arrives in France - 15/04/2024
- - Sale of Hitachi's German, British and French signaling activities to Italian company Mer Mec.
- - Founded in 1970, Mer Mec is mainly involved in signalling, electrical traction and telecommunications for the rail industry. It is present in 73 countries and belongs to the Angel Group.
- - The Italian rail specialist already works with RATP and SNCF in France
- Purchase price of Thales GTS by Hitachi Rail: 1.7 billion euros.
- - The European Commission and the British competition authority had given the green light to Hitachi Rail's €1.7 billion takeover of Thales GTS (the French group's rail activities). The only condition was that the Japanese manufacturer make a number of divestments.
- - Number of employees at Hitachi Rail STS France (ex-Ansaldo STS): over 600.
All the lights are green for Thales, except in the space sector - 06/03/2024
- - Order intake for 2023: 23.1 billion euros
- - Last year's sales: 18.4 billion euros
- - Acquisition of US company Imperva
- - Planned acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications
- - Number of new hires planned in France for 2024: 7,000
- - Number of employees redeployed within the Thales Alenia Space group: 1,300.
Hager becomes patron of Mulhouse's Ecole 42 - 23/01/2024
- Hager specializes in electrical equipment and solutions.
- The company is a patron of the 42 IT development school in Mulhouse.
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