France
Connect with French manufacturers and distributors.
France combines a large industrial base in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and agri-food processing with one of the world's top luxury and fashion markets. The French government actively promotes domestic sourcing and supports SME buyers through public procurement initiatives and the BPI France innovation agency.
Top trading sectors in France
Sourcing advantages in France
- Large, wealthy domestic market with high disposable income
- World-leading luxury goods, cosmetics, and agri-food sectors
- Central EU location with excellent logistics connectivity via Le Havre and Marseille
Trade & compliance notes
French labelling law requires product information in French; DGCCRF regulates consumer products and food safety; anti-dumping duties apply for certain steel and textile imports.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know about importing from or selling to France?
Consumer product information must appear in French under the Toubon Law, and the DGCCRF actively enforces consumer-protection and food-safety rules. France's EPR (extended producer responsibility) schemes and Triman recycling logo apply to packaging, textiles, and electronics.
Which regions of France host the main industry clusters?
Aerospace centres on Toulouse, cosmetics and luxury on Paris and the 'Cosmetic Valley' near Chartres, agri-food across Brittany and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and wine on Bordeaux and Champagne. Le Havre and Marseille-Fos are the leading seaports.
What certifications do French food and luxury exporters hold?
Wines, cheeses, and speciality foods carry AOC/AOP or IGP provenance labels, cosmetics comply with EU Regulation 1223/2009 with a Cosmetic Product Safety Report, and manufacturers run ISO 9001 systems. Organic goods use the AB (Agriculture Biologique) and EU organic marks.