Market Information and Opportunities

France is a major market for U.S. agricultural products. As per French Customs, in 2008, U.S. agricultural, fish and forestry exports to France totaled $797 million, as per GTI World Trade Atlas/French Customs. Please note that these data differ significantly from the US Bureau of the Census trade data calculated using U.S. Customs trade data. These included soybeans, corn gluten feed, tree nuts, grapefruit, planting seeds, fish and seafood, forest products and many other value-added products.

Niche markets beckon in the retail and food service sectors. Best prospects include fish and seafood; beverages, including non alcoholic beverages, wines and spirits; frozen foods (ready-to-eat meals and specialty products); sweet and savory snacks; fast food sandwich and snack sector; tree nuts; ethnic foods; kosher foods; innovative dietetic/health/food supplements and organic foods; soups; food supplements; breakfast cereals; tropical fruits; and pet foods; sauces, condiments and dressing; chocolate, sugar confectionary and gum products; dried fruits and nuts; tea; aroma and flavors; and halal foods.

These reports will give you an overlook of the French market and important tools to export your products; The HRI Food Service Sector, The Retail Food Sector, The Trade Policy Monitoring Report, The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards, The Certification Guide, Supermarket Profiles and Entry Strategy, and the Exporter Guide. 

One of the best mean to penetrate the EU and French market is to participate in trade shows. You may click on Trade Shows to visualize the upcoming trade shows in France, as well as Buyers Missions organized by FAS Paris.