Identifying a supplier in France

Type of Production

For the resources for businesses on managing the manufacturing and the supply chain risk due to the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic, please consult the report COVID-19: Managing supply chain risk and disruption (Deloitte Canada, 2020), as well as the insights on COVID-19: How to fortify your supply chain (Kearney, 2020).
The World Economic Forum's COVID Action Platform provides useful information on the latest strategic trends regarding COVID-19 implications for businesses, including manufacturing and supply systems. The report Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact (World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Harvard Global Health Institute) offers insights on handling coronavirus by businesses and strategies for effective response and resilience.

In France, the sector of industry represents 17.1% of the GDP and 19.9% of total employment (World Bank). The pharmaceutical, aeronautical, and new information and communication technology (NICT) industries have an important place in the French industrial scene.

To search directories by industry in France, check out our service Business directories.

Professional Associations by Sector

159 professional associations listed for France.
Choose your sector Administration, Institutions, Justice, Social servicesAeronautics, AerospaceAgriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Fishing, ForestryArts, Culture, Handcraft, Museums, EntertainmentAudiovisual, Cinema, Photography, MultimediaAutomotive, Trucks, Tractors, Cycle, MotocycleBanking, Finance, Investment, InsuranceBusiness Services, Hiring, Leasing, Security, CleaningChemicals, Plastics, Fertilizers, Pharma, CosmeticsCommunication, Marketing, Advertising, IncentiveConstruction, Real Estate, Architecture, UrbanismEducation, Training, ApprenticeshipElectrical equipments, ElectronicsEnergy, Fuels, Oil & Gas, Electricity, RenewablesEnvironment, Ecology, Water, Recycling, WasteFresh & Processed Food, Beverages, Cereals, TobaccoHealth, Hospital, Pharmacies, Dental, VetsHouse, Furniture, Household, Decoration, GardenIndustrial Services, Equipment, Maintenance, Design, IPIT, Hardware, Software, Telecomunications, InternetMechanics, Railway, Naval, Machines, Robotics, ToolsMining, Quarrying, Materials, Metals, MetallurgyPackaging, ConditioningPersonal Services, Pets, Beauty, Family, ReligionPrinting, Publishing, Graphic Art, Stamps, CardsScience, Humanities, Research, TechnologySports, Leisure, Hunting, Hobbies, DIY, ToysTextile, Clothing, Footwear, Accessories, JewelleryTourism, Travel, Hosting, Bars, Restaurants, ParksTrade, Distribution, Retail, Import/ExportTransport, Logistics, Handling, Parcel ShippingWood, Paper, Cardboard

Trade Agencies and Their Representations Abroad

Portal of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Contact the French Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom. 

Contact Your Commercial Representations in France

Contact the UK Department for International Trade in France
Contact the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Contact the British Embassy in France.

General Professional Associations

The Government information website for SMEs
Net PME, the information website for SMEs
The Directorate-General 'Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs' of the European Commission
The CPME (General Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises)
The MEDEF (Movement of French Enterprises)

Find out more about Investment Service Providers in France on GlobalTrade.net, the Directory for International Trade Service Providers.