In the TOP 5 of the French export partners we find: the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy.
The United States is the 2nd customer of France, and 3rd European supplier of the United States. The United Kingdom is one of France’s main trading partners (its 6th customer and 7th supplier). In addition to strong trade links, the United Kingdom and France are important reciprocal investors. In 2019, the United Kingdom was the third largest foreign investor in France after the United States.
Franco-Italian economic relations are historically strong.
France maintains its position as Italy’s second-largest trading partner (2nd supplier and 2nd customer)
France is the third country with branches of Italian companies.
Spain is France’s third-largest customer and fifth-largest supplier.
CAP EXPORT highlights 4 essential languages of international affairs
English is the language of business. The English language also ranks first among the languages most used by Internet users with 949 million users and is the language most used on multilingual websites, with 52.3% of sites. English is therefore essential for any company that wants to prosper on the international scene. The use of English is extremely widespread worldwide, both at the administrative, commercial and financial levels as well as at the educational and social levels. In the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Australia or New Zealand, having a good command of English will help you climb the success ladder.
Is generally regarded as the language of love; it is also for business. French remains a very popular language. An estimated 102 million Internet users surf in French. The francophone world also includes Africa, a rapidly growing continent rich in natural resources. The five fastest-growing African economies are Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ivory coast, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. French is the official language in three of them. In countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Vietnam and Cambodia, where the level of French language proficiency is particularly useful.
By offering your content in Spanish, you are opening doors not only in Spain, but also in growing Latin American countries such as Mexico, Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Spanish is the mother tongue of about 37.6 million people. Given that the United States is the world’s largest economy and that the Hispanic population is expected to double by 2050.
Spanish is a key language not only in the EU but also in Latin America due to the growing presence of Spanish-speaking companies and start-ups. A good command of Spanish will open the doors in countries such as Spain, Ecuador and Peru, but also in North America. Mexico and the United States are home to a large Spanish-speaking community. Moreover, Spanish is one of the languages of translation in the Western business world as in North America.
There are many Italian communities around the world, starting with the United States, Argentina, Croatia, Greece, Belgium or even Tunisia… Countries that,for some, have an important economic place in the world. Speaking Italian is an asset in many trades. Italian is a widely used language in business and tourism. The decision-making process is generally centralised, with people at the upper levels of the pyramid making the final decisions. Small businesses and start-ups can also opt for a horizontal hierarchy. The ability to use appropriate language and gestures during communications is very important, especially in Italy. Hand gestures and personal contacts are a feature of Italian conversations. Italians are often guided by their feelings and trust is very important for establishing a good business relationship. Recently, Italian companies have been using social networks, such as LinkedIn, to promote their activities and a significant number of contracts have been initiated through this social network.