{"id":29101,"date":"2025-02-28T13:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abgumruk.com.tr\/fransaya-ihracat-islemleri-ve-potansiyel-pazar\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:28:47","slug":"fransaya-ihracat-islemleri-ve-potansiyel-pazar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abgumruk.com.tr\/en\/fransaya-ihracat-islemleri-ve-potansiyel-pazar\/","title":{"rendered":"Export Procedures to France and Potential Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
Processes and Requirements for Exporting to France<\/strong><\/p>\n France, the world’s seventh-largest economy, offers extensive trade opportunities due to its strong industrial infrastructure, large-scale national companies, and prestigious international trade fairs. The high purchasing power and sophisticated consumption habits of French consumers create attractive profitability opportunities for trade partners. According to the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” index, France ranks 32nd globally.<\/p>\n With a total population of 68.3 million, France is the second most populous country in the European Union after Germany. As of 2023, the country’s unemployment rate stands at 7.3%, attributed to strict labor regulations. Employment in France is concentrated in the service sector (78%), industry (20%), and agriculture (2%). The stable growth in the service sector indicates the continued strengthening of the country’s economy. In 2023, France had a GDP of $3 trillion at current prices, ranking second in the EU after Germany. Inflation stood at 3.7% that year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting an average of 2.3% for 2024. Economic growth is expected to reach a real rate of 1.1%.<\/p>\n According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), France conducted $634.5 billion in exports and $775 billion in imports in 2023. Its main trading partners include European countries such as Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain, as well as the United States and China. In 2023, Turkey imported $11.5 billion worth of goods from France while exporting $10.3 billion to the country. With a total trade volume of $21.8 billion, France ranks among Turkey’s top ten trading partners.<\/p>\n The primary institutions regulating import and export in France include the French Customs and Excise General Directorate (DGDDI) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Additionally, sector-specific institutions handle quality inspections and certification processes. Effective communication with these institutions is critical to preventing potential delays.<\/p>\n Institutions involved in import and export processes in France include:<\/p>\n When exporting to France, the following documents are required to prove shipment compliance:<\/p>\n Ensuring these documents are complete and accurate is essential for acceptance by the importing company and French authorities.<\/p>\n France strictly enforces product safety and quality control measures in compliance with European Union standards. CE marking is mandatory for technical products, while various certifications are required for food and agricultural goods. The primary institutions overseeing these systems include AFNOR (French Standardization Association) and ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety).<\/p>\n Toy Safety and Children’s Products Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.economie.gouv.fr\/dgccrf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n France does not impose a mandatory pre-shipment inspection for exported goods. However, importing companies may request such inspections to ensure supply chain security and verify compliance with contractual specifications.<\/p>\n Products entering France undergo detailed inspections at customs checkpoints, examining both technical documents and physical characteristics. Non-compliance may result in shipments being halted or returned.<\/p>\n France is a global leader in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, environmental technologies, healthcare, biotechnology, software, agriculture, food, fashion, textiles, and tourism. The country’s focus on sustainability and energy efficiency offers significant investment opportunities, particularly in green technologies.<\/p>\nAuthorized Institutions and Contact Information in the Country<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Mandatory Documents for Exporting to France<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Systems and Institutions Responsible for Product Safety in France<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Pre-Shipment Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Key Sectors and GTIP Codes for France<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Fransa GT\u0130P Baz\u0131nda En \u00c7ok \u0130thal Edilen \u00dcr\u00fcnler<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n GT\u0130P<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals<\/strong><\/td>\n 290339<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3824.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3006.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3201.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Agriculture and Livestock<\/strong><\/td>\n 1205.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1005.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 0307.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 0709.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Iron and Steel<\/strong><\/td>\n 7308.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7204.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7218.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7315.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Machinery<\/strong><\/td>\n 8450.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8451.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8422.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8476.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Electrical and Electronics<\/strong><\/td>\n 8535.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8511.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8538.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 9004.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Textile<\/strong><\/td>\n 5906.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5210.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6001.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5206.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Apparel<\/strong><\/td>\n 6204.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6215.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6108.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6104.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wood and Forestry Products<\/strong><\/td>\n 4418.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4418.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4704.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4401.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Plastik ve Kau\u00e7uk<\/strong><\/td>\n 3920.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3925.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3925.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4014.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Plastics and Rubber<\/strong><\/td>\n 1605.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2306.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2008.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2308.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Sectoral Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n