France

France is the second-largest economy in the European Union, with GDP of approximately EUR 3.0 trillion in 2025, and one of Europe's largest consumer markets. With access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and major continental transport networks, the country occupies a strategic position between Northern and Southern Europe while maintaining strong economic links with markets across Europe, Africa and beyond.

What distinguishes the French economy is the breadth of its high-value industries. France has one of the world's most complete aerospace ecosystems, led by companies such as Airbus, Safran and Thales, alongside internationally competitive capabilities in energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agri-food, chemicals, cosmetics (L'Oréal), fashion and luxury goods (LVMH). This combination of advanced industry, globally recognized brands and strong research capabilities gives France a particularly diversified economic profile. Economic activity is centered on the Paris region (Île-de-France), while aerospace is concentrated in Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the southwest and battery production in Hauts-de-France in the north.

France has also established itself as Europe's leading destination for international investment projects, ranking first in Europe for the seventh consecutive year in 2025 with 852 projects, according to the EY European Attractiveness Survey. Asian companies are part of this picture, with Toyota producing the Yaris in France and AESC operating a battery gigafactory. Recent investment is increasingly directed towards artificial intelligence, clean energy, batteries, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and other strategic technologies.
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