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X. FRANCE COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - COUNTRY DATA

1. PROFILE

POPULATION: 58 million

RELIGION: 90% Roman Catholics, 5% Muslim, 2% Protestants, 1%

Jewish, 2% unaffiliated

GOVERNMENT: Republic

Head of State: Jacques Chirac

Head of Gov't: Alain Jupp‚

LANGUAGE: French

WORK WEEK: 39 hours

CONTACTS:

- The Commercial Service

Senior Commercial Officer: Emilio Iodice
TEL: (33) 1.43.12.23.70; FAX: (33) 1.43.12.21.72

Commercial Counselor: Edward Ruse
TEL: (33) 1.43.12.23.83; FAX: (33) 1.43.12.21.72

Country Desk Officer: Maria Dorsett
TEL: (202) 482-6008; FAX: (202) 482-2897

US&FCS Regional Director/Europe: George Knowles
TEL: (202) 482-1599; FAX: (202) 482-3159

- U.S. Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Service

Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs: Mattie S. Sharpless
TEL: (33) 1.43.12.22.77, FAX: (33) 1.43.12.26.62

APPENDIX B.

DOMESTIC ECONOMY

1995 1996 1997
(f) (f)
GDP (current USD, billions) 1540 1558 1595
GDP real growth rate (percent)2.2 1.4 2.5
GDP per capita (USD) 26,500 26,679 27,215
Government spending as a percentage of GDP 55.2 54.9 54.1
Inflation - CPI (percent) 1.8 2.1 1.9
Unemployment rate (percent) 11.7 2.0 11.6
Foreign Exchange Reserves 58 n/a a
(Current USD billions)
Average Exchange Rate 5.0 5.15.2
(Francs per USD)

APPENDIX C

TRADE
Merchandise Trade (USD billions, except as noted)
19931994 1995
Total Exports (F.O.B.) 210 236 287
Total Imports (C.I.F.) excl. military equipment 195221 266
Exports to U.S. (F.O.B.) 15 16 17
Imports from U.S. (C.I.F.) excl. military equipment 182021
U.S. share of imports (%) 9.0 8.5 7.8
Imports of manufactured goods from all countries (C.I.F.) 161185 224
Imports of manufactured goods from the U.S. 16.3 18.4 20.0
U.S. share of manufactured imports (%) 10.2 9.9 11.2
Manufactured trade balance with the U.S. -2.9-3.2-4.8
Average real growth rate of
imports of manufactured products from world (%) -16.6 14.9 21.1
Average real growth rate of imports of manufactured products from the U.S. (%) -0.9 12.98.7
Trade balances with three leading partners (CIF/FOB)
Germany 0.3-0.8 -0.4
Italy -0.7 -1.3 0.0
Belgium -0.4-0.7 -0.7

Source: Official French Government Data

APPENDIX D.

INVESTMENT STATISTICS

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FRF billions)

STOCK - BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

1991 1992 1993
OECD485.6524.6 580.9
EU 284.1 324.7 362.0
of which
Netherlands 102.6 119.9 115.7
United Kingdom 61.5 68.2 77.7
Germany52.4 51.5 59.7
Belgium/Luxemburg 30.7 42.6 52.6
Italy 28.6 33.4 46.5
Spain 4.4 5.8 6.6
Other 3.9 3.3 3.2
NORTH AMERICA 102.3 103.8115.9
USA97.5 99.5 111.6
Canada 4.8 4.3 4.3
OTHER OECD countries99.2 96.1 103.0
Switzerland 50.8 50.6 57.8
Sweden 23.521.1 20.2
Japan 15.8 18.3 17.4
Finland4.44.3 4.1
Other4.7 1.8 3.5
NON-OECD COUNTRIES 20.3 19.921.6
OTHER5.77.3
TOTAL 511.6 551.8 608.3
TOTAL AS PERCENTAGE OF GDP 7.5 7.9 8.6

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FRF billions)

STOCK - BY MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR DESTINATION

19911992 1993
Companies (diversified)79.2 121.8 147.4
Banking 70.5 95.8 112.9
Wholesale/Retail Trade 57.5 58.5 62.4
Chemicals 46.7 45.0 53.8
Processed Food30.0 28.2 32.6
Office machines 18.1 23.8 30.8
Energy 26.727.9 27.0
Transportation 22.3 19.5 22.2
Other retail services 18.0 16.1
Paper, press, editing 19.5 15.1 15.1
Insurance 15.7 15.1 5.0
Other 120.483.1 73.1
TOTAL 506.6551.8 608.4

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FRF billions)

FLOWS - BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

1993 1994 1995
OECD66.357.6 57.9
EU51.544.5 36.3
of which
United Kingdom 14.6 24.2 4.6
Germany 7.95.2 9.2
Netherlands 5.9 2.6 6.1
Italy8.4 2.5 3.4
Belgium/Luxemburg 11.0 7.32.5
Austria, Finland, and Sweden(1) 0.41.5
Denmark0.2 0.4 0.2
Spain 1.4 0.1 -1.6
Other2.1 1.9 0.2
NORTH AMERICA 5.26.5 18.2
USA 4.5 6.6 17.9
Canada0.7-0.1 0.3
Other OECD countries 9.6 6.8 3.4
Switzerland 7.5 5.6 1.5
Japan2.0 0.9 0.9
Sweden 1.0 (1) (1)
Finland 0.6 0.5
Other -1.5-0.1 1.0
NON-OECD COUNTRIES2.5 3.2 2.8
TOTAL 68.7 60.8 60.7

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD (FRF billions)

STOCK - BY COUNTRY OF DESTINATION

19911992 1993
OECD 578.2 655.8 690.4
EU 391.8 450.1 458.1
of which
Netherlands 117.3 132.6 153.4
Belgium/Luxemburg 60.1 69.087.3
United Kingdom 72.7 70.3 75.4
Germany30.750.6 51.9
Spain 58.7 53.9 44.2
Italy 33.236.9 37.4
Other 19.1 36.8 8.5
NORTH AMERICA131.3148.6 167.9
USA118.1 132.6 153.4
Canada13.2 16.0 14.5
Other OECD countries55.1 57.1 64.4
Switzerland 36.1 36.9 43.1
Other19.0 20.2 21.3
NON-OECD COUNTRIES42.8 61.6 71.2
Latin America17.7 23.8 38.3
CFA zone7.07.6 7.9
Eastern countries 1.0 2.0 3.0
Other 17.128.2 22.0
OTHER 51.9 56.7 72.2
TOTAL672.9774.1 833.8
TOTAL AS PERCENTAGE OF GD 9.9 11.4 12.3

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

(2) included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD (FRF billions)

STOCK - BY MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR DESTINATION

19911992 1993
Banking 117.7122.1 138.7
Companies (diversified)(2) 76.2 79.5
Chemicals 62.968.9 72.0
Insurance 55.168.5 71.7
Energy61.7 76.6 71.1
Repairs,trade 41.647.9 60.1
Office machines64.2 50.748.0
Other retail services 40.6 43.445.0
Processed food 33.3 33.9 41.5
Transportation 34.2 32.137.6
Other 161.6153.8 168.6
TOTAL672.9774.1 833.8

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD (FRF billions)

FLOWS BY COUNTRY OF DESTINATION

19931994 1995
OECD52.151.5 37.6
EU38.2 32.8 20.3
of which
Belgium/Luxemburg .6 7 .8 5.4
Germany 6.15.7 5.3
Italy8.0 5.4 3.8
Netherlands 7.15.6 2.8
Spain8.15.4 2.2
Portugal 1.0 0.7 .1
Austria, Finland, and Sweden(1) 1.1-0.3
United Kingdom 6.2 1.2 -0.8
Other-0.9-0.1 1.9
NORTH AMERICA9.6 18.1 7.0
USA 9.6 17.1 6.5
Canada0.0 1.0 0.5
Other OECD countries 4.3 0.6 10.3
Switzerland 1.5 1.0 0.3
Japan 0.30.3 0.1
Sweden0.4
Other2.1-0.7 9.8
NON-OECD COUNTRIES 16.8 9.0 10.3
TOTAL68.9 60.5 47.8

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

(2) included in "other"

MAJOR AMERICAN EXPORTS TO FRANCE - 1995

Exports

(in USD millions)

Rank / HSDescription 1995
1/ 714- Engines, motors, non-electric parts 2,240
2/ 759- Parts for office and automatic data processing machines 1,966
3/ 792- Aircraft and associated equipment, spacecraft, etc. 1,197
4/ 752- Automatic data processing machines, units and parts 961
5/ 874- Measuring, checking, analyzing and controlling equipment 547
6/ 776- Thermionic, cold cathode, photocathode valves, etc. 531
7/ 971- Gold (excluding ores and concentrates) 442
8/ 764- Telecommunications equipment 311
9/ 541- Medicinal products (except medication) 293
10/ 872- Medical and dental instruments 262

MAJOR AMERICAN IMPORTS FROM FRANCE - 1995

Imports

(in USD millions)

Rank / HSDescription 1995
1/ 792 - Aircraft and associated equipment, spacecraft, etc. 2,135
2/ 714 - Engines, motors, non-electric parts 1,958
3/ 112 - Alcoholic beverages 963
4/ 776 - Thermionic, cold cathode, photocathode valves, etc. 844
5/ 784- Parts and accessories for motor vehicles 754
6/ 553- Perfumery, cosmetics and toiletries 552
7/ 896- Works of art, collectors pieces, antiques 500
8/ 541- Medicinal Products (except medication) 241
9/ 874- Measuring, checking, analyzing and controlling equipment 213
10/ 759- Parts for office and automatic data processing machines 163

TOTAL FRENCH IMPORTS OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

AND U.S. MARKET SHARE VALUE CY 1995

------- (In Millions FRF) ------

High Value Products:
Total From U.S. % U.S.
- Meat and Offals 19,421 236 1.2
- Dairy and Eggs 10,979 120.1
Coffee, Tea and Spices 6,870 4 0.1
- Manufactured Tobacco 7,706 3 --
- Prepared Meat 1,551 -- --
- Fish and Seafood, fresh or frozen 12,018 490 4.1
- Prepared Fish and Seafood3,890 210.5
- Processed Grains1,029 34 3.3
- Sugar and Confectionary 3,920 18 0.5
- Cocoa and Chocolate 7,321 7 0.1
- Prepared Grain Products 7,355 25 0.3
- Fresh and Dry Vegetables8,194 155 1.9
- Fresh and Dried Fruits13,888 568 4.1
- Processed Fruits and Vegetables 1/9,323 3593.8
- Misc. Food Preparations 4,248 96 2.2
- Beverages (except spirits) 5,627 59 1.0
- Spirits2,605 122 4.7
Subtotal High Value
Products FRF 125,945 2,209 1.7
(USD Millions) 25,239 443
Subtotal Bulk
Products (*) FRF 42,535 2,7656.5
(USD Millions)8,524 554
TOTAL HIGH VALUE
+ BULK PRODUCTS FRF 168,480 4,974 2.9
(USD Millions)33,763 997

(*) Includes live animals and animal products, nursery products,
grains, oilseeds and seeds, plants for weaving, vegetable
extracts, oils and greases, protein meals and other feeds, wood,
unmanufactured tobacco and raw products (i.e., cotton, silk, wool
and other animal hair, raw hides and skins)

-- Means nil or insignificant

1/ Including fruit juices

Source: French Customs

APPENDIX D.

INVESTMENT STATISTICS

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

STOCK - BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (FRF billions)

19911992 1993
OECD485.6 524.6 580.9
EU284.1324.7 362.0
of which
Netherlands102.6 119.9 115.7
United Kingdom 61.5 68.2 77.7
Germany52.451.5 59.7
Belgium/Luxemburg 30.7 42.652.6
Italy 28.633.4 46.5
Spain4.4 5.8 6.6
Other3.9 3.3 3.2
NORTH AMERICA 102.3 103.8 115.9
USA97.599.5 111.6
Canada4.8 4.3 4.3
OTHER OECD countries 99.2 96.1 103.0
Switzerland 50.8 50.6 57.8
Sweden 23.521.1 20.2
Japan 15.8 18.3 17.4
Finland4.4 4.3 4.1
Other4.7 1.8 3.5
NON-OECD COUNTRIES 20.3 19.9 21.6
OTHER 5.7 7.3 5.8
TOTAL 511.6 551.8 608.3
TOTAL AS PERCENTAGE OF GDP 7.5 7.9 8.6

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

(2) included in "other"

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FRF billions)

STOCK - BY MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR DESTINATION (FRF billions)

1991 1992 1993
Companies (diversified) 79.2 121.8 147.4
Banking 70.5 95.8 112.9
Wholesale/Retail Trade57.5 58.5 62.4
Chemicals 46.7 45.0 53.8
Processed Food 30.0 28.2 32.6
Office machines 18.1 23.8 30.8
Energy 26.727.9 27.0
Transportation 22.3 19.5 22.2
Other retail services 18.0 16.1
Paper, press, editing 19.5 15.15.1
Insurance 15.715.1 15.0
Other 120.483.1 73.1
TOTAL 506.6551.8 608.4

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

(2) included in "other"

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FRF billions)

FLOWS - BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

19931994 1995
OECD66.357.6 57.9
EU 51.544.5 36.3
of which
United Kingdom 14.6 24.2 14.6
Germany7.95.2 9.2
Netherlands 5.9 2.6 6.1
Italy8.4 2.5 3.4
Belgium/Luxemburg11.0 7.32.5
Austria, Finland, and Sweden(1) 0.41.5
Denmark0.20.4 0.2
Spain 1.40.1 -1.6
Other 2.1 1.9 0.2
NORTH AMERICA 5.2 6.5 18.2
USA4.5 6.6 17.9
Canada0.7-0.1 0.3
Other OECD countries9.6 6.8 3.4
Switzerland7.55.6 1.5
Japan 2.0 0.9 0.9
Sweden 1.0(1) (1)
Finland0.6 0.5
Other-1.5 -0.1 1.0
NON-OECD COUNTRIES2.5 3.2 2.8
TOTAL68.7 60.8 60.7

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

STOCK - BY COUNTRY OF DESTINATION (FRF billions)

1991 992 1993
OECD 578.2 655.8 690.4
EU391.8 450.1 458.1
of which
Netherlands 117.3 132.6 153.4
Belgium/Luxemburg 60.1 69.0 87.3
United Kingdom 72.7 70.3 75.4
Germany 30.7 50.6 51.9
Spain 58.7 53.9 44.2
Italy 33.236.9 37.4
Other 19.136.8 8.5
NORTH AMERICA 131.3 148.6167.9
USA 118.1132.6 153.4
Canada 13.2 16.0 14.5
Other OECD countries 55.1 57.1 64.4
Switzerland 36.1 36.9 43.1
Other 19.0 20.2 21.3
NON-OECD COUNTRIES42.8 61.6 71.2
Latin America 17.723.8 8.3
CFA zone 7.0 7.6 7.9
Eastern countries 1.0 2.0 3.0
Other17.128.2 22.0
OTHER 51.9 56.7 72.2
TOTAL672.9 774.1 833.8
TOTAL AS PERCENTAGE OF GDP 9.9 11.4 12.3

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

STOCK - BY MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR DESTINATION (FRF billions)

19911992 1993
Banking117.7 122.1 138.7
Companies (diversified)(2) 76.2 79.5
Chemicals62.9 68.9 72.0
Insurance 55.1 68.5 71.7
Energy 61.7 76.6 71.1
Repairs,trade41.647.9 60.1
Office machines 64.2 50.748.0
Other retail services40.6 43.445.0
Processed food 33.3 33.9 41.5
Transportation 34.2 32.137.6
Other 161.6153.8 168.6
TOTAL672.9774.1 833.8

Sources: Official French Government Data

(1) included in "Other OECD countries"

  1. included in "other"

FRENCH DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

FLOWS BY COUNTRY OF DESTINATION (FRF billions)

19931994 1995
OECD 52.151.5 37.6
EU 38.2 32.8 20.3
of which
Belgium/Luxemburg2.6 7.8 5.4
Germany6.15.7 5.3
Italy 8.0 5.4 3.8
Netherlands 7.1 5.6 2.8
Spain8.15.4 2.2
Portugal 1.00.7 0.1
Austria, Finland, and Sweden(1) 1.1-0.3
United Kingdom6.2 1.2 -0.8
Other-0.9-0.1 1.9
NORTH AMERICA9.6 18.1 7.0
USA 9.6 17.1 6.5
Canada0.01.0 0.5
Other OECD countries4.3 0.6 10.3
Switzerland 1.5 1.0 0.3
Japan 0.3 0.3 0.1
Sweden 0.4
Other2.1-0.7 9.8
NON-OECD COUNTRIES 16.8 9.0 10.3
TOTAL 68.960.5 47.8

Sources: Official French Government Data
(1) included in "Other OECD countries"
(2) included in "other"

APPENDIX E

U.S. AND COUNTRY CONTACTS

!!WARNING!!

The CCG provides contact numbers conforming to the new
international format. Phone numbers included in the C.C.G. are
only operational as of October 18th 1996.

HOW TO CALL FRANCE:

I/ To reach a contact in France before October 18th 1996 you must convert the telephone and fax numbers listed in this document.

A/ Converting numbers when calling from outside of France

To the Greater Paris Area (i.e., regional code 1), no conversion is necessary.

To elsewhere in France, just drop the one-digit regional code (the 2,3,4, or 5 situated after (33) and before the eight-digit number), and follow with the eight-digit number.(e.g., for: (33) 2.31.57.83.95 dial: (33) 31.57.83.95)

B/ Converting numbers when calling within France

From the Greater Paris Area to elsewhere in France, just replace the regional code with a (16) and follow with the eight-digit number.(e.g., for: (33) 2.31.57.83.95 dial: 16.31.57.83.95)

From elsewhere in France to the Greater Paris Area, just dial (16) instead of (33), then you should dial the (1) and follow with the eight-digit number. (e.g., for: (33) 1.46.16.26.09 dial: 16.1.46.16.26.09)

Within the Greater Paris Area, or from elsewhere in France to elsewhere in France, just dial the eight-digit number.

II/ To reach a contact in France after October 18th 1996:

A/ Dialing French numbers when calling from outside of France

To any area in France, no conversion is necessary

B/ Dialing numbers when calling within France

From any area to any area, do not dial (33). Dial 0, then dial the regional code and the eight-digit number. (e.g., for: (33) 1.46.74.90.23 dial: 01.46.74.90.23)

U.S. EMBASSY TRADE PERSONNEL

AMBASSADOR
American Embassy
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
Unit 21551, APO AE 09777
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.27.00
Fax: (33) 1.42.66.97.83

DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION
Donald K. Bandler
American Embassy
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
Unit 21551, APO AE 09777
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.28.00
Fax: (33) 1.42.66.97.83

MINISTER-COUNSELOR FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
John Medeiros
American Embassy
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
Unit 21551, APO AE 09777
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.26.54
Fax: (33) 1.42.66.97.83

MINISTER-COUNSELOR FOR COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS
Emilio Iodice
American Embassy
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
Unit 21551, APO AE 09777
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.23.70
Fax: (33) 1.43.12.21.72

MINISTER-COUNSELOR FOR AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Mattie R. Sharpless
American Embassy
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
Unit 21551, APO AE 09777
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.23.29
Fax: (33) 1.42.66.61.06

REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR ANIMAL, PLANT AND HEALTH INSPECTION
SERVICES
Ed L. Ayers
U.S. Mission to the European Union
40 Boulevard du Regent, B3
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: (32) 2.513.3830
Fax: (32) 2.511.0918

U.S. CONSULATE - Marseille
Jackson C. McDonald
Consul General
12, boulevard Paul Peytral
13286 Marseille
France
Tel: (33) 5.56.51.60.42
Tel: (33) 5.91.55.09.47

U.S. CONSULATE - Strasbourg
Steven Wagenseil
Consul General
15, avenue d'Alsace
67082 Strasbourg Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 3.88.35.31.04
Tel: (33) 3.88.24.06.95

U.S. Commercial Delegation - Lyon
Philippe Minard
Trade Specialist
Lyon Commerce International
69289 Lyon Cedex 02
France
Tel: (33) 4.72.40.59.20
Fax: (33) 4.78.39.14.09

U.S. Mission to O.E.C.D.
Ms. Michelle O'Neill
Senior Commercial Officer
19, rue Franqueville
75016 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.24.74.37

WASHINGTON BASED USG COUNTRY CONTACTS

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of Western European Affairs EUR/WE
Anne Carson, France Desk Officer
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: (202) 647-1559
Fax: (202) 647-3459

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of Western Europe - France Desk
Maria Dorsett, France Desk Officer
14th Street and Constitution Avenue
Room 3042
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: (202) 482-6008
Fax: (202) 482-2897

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Assistance and Promotion Office (TAPO)
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Tel: (202) 690-0207

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service, International Trade Policy Program
Area
Merritt Chesley, Western Europe
14th and Independence Ave. S.W., Room 5520
Washington, DC 20250
Tel: (202) 720-1322
Fax: (202) 690-2079

ENERGY DEPARTMENT, Office of International Energy Relations
Ken Workman, Western Europe
1000 Independent Avenue, SW, Room 7G-046
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: (202) 586-6383
Fax: (202) 586-6148

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, International Environmental
Policy
Kelly Jacobs, Western Europe
401 M Street, SW
Room 1135 West Tower
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (202) 260-4870
Fax: (202) 260-4470

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, International Affairs Staff
Donald Aronson, Europe Desk
600 Fishers Lane, Room 15A-30
Rockville, MD 20857
Tel: (301) 443-4480
Fax: (301) 443-0235

LABOR DEPARTMENT, Bureau of International Labor Affairs
William Brumfield, France Desk
200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Room S-5006
Washington, DC 20210
Tel: (202) 219-6234
Fax: (202) 219-5613

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, International Affairs
Susan Rzemien, France Desk
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 5050
Washington, DC 20220
Tel: (202) 622-0166
Fax: (202) 622-0134

OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Tim Richards
Office of Europe and the Mediterranean
Executive Office of the President
Washington, DC 20506
Tel: (202) 395-3211
Fax: (202) 395-3911

U.S. BASED MULTIPLIERS RELEVANT FOR COUNTRY

FRENCH EMBASSY
Mr. Jean-Daniel Gardere
Minister-Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs
4101 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2173
Tel: (202) 944-6000
Fax: (202) 944-6336

FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE U.S.
Mr. Serge Bellanger, President
520 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 715-4444
Fax: (212) 715-4441

INVEST IN FRANCE AGENCY (I.F.A.)
Mr. Bernard Giraud, Director
610 Fifth Avenue, Suite 301
New York, NY 10020
Tel: (212) 757-9340
Fax: (212) 245-1568

COUNTRY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

AGENCY FOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OF ILE DE FRANCE
Mr. Jean Maurice Parnet, Managing Director
61, rue de Babylone
75007 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.53.85.62.00
Fax: (33) 1.53.85.62.09

FRENCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - D.A.T.A.R
Mr. Olivier Auguin, Director, North America
1, avenue Charles-Floquet
75007 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.65.10.06
Fax: (33) 1.40.65.12.40

Institut National des Statistiques et des Etudes Economiques
(INSEE)
195, rue de Bercy
75012 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.43.45.70.75

INVEST IN FRANCE MISSION
Mr. Jean-Daniel Tordjman
French Roving Ambassador for Foreign Investments
Ministere de l'Economie et des Finances
139, rue de Bercy
75572 Paris Cedex 12
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.87.70.21/23/28
Fax: (33) 1.44.87.70.36/26

(Most regions have local economic development agencies. For more
information, consult with the Commercial Service France, Tel: 33
(1) 43.12.22.22; Fax: (33) 1.43.12.21.72

FRENCH CUSTOMS
Centre de Renseignements des Douanes
Ministere de l'Economie et des Finances
Bat H1
238, quai de Bercy
75572 Paris Cedex 12
France
Statistics : Tel: (33) 1.40.24.65.20
Duties : Tel: (33) 1.40.24.65.10
Fax: (33) 1.40.24.65.30

FRENCH CONSUMER AGENCY
Direction Generale de la Concurrence, de la
Consommation et de la Repression des Fraudes
Carre Diderot
3-5, boulevard Diderot
75572 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.87.17.17
Fax: (33) 1.45.55.60.97

FRENCH FOREIGN INVESTMENT CONTROL AGENCY
Ministere de l'Economie, des Finances et du Budget
Direction du Tresor
Service des Participations et Financements
Sous-Direction D des Financements
Bureau D3 Investissements Etrangers en France
Teledoc 267
139, rue de Bercy
75572 Paris Cedex 12
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.04.04.04

FRENCH NATIONAL TESTING LABORATORY - L.N.E.
Gilbert Revise, Departement Head
1, rue Gaston-Boissier
75015 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.43.37.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.43.37.37

OFFICIAL GAZETTE - J.O.
Bernard Sarazin, Director
26, rue Desaix
75727 Paris Cedex 15
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.58.75.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.58.77.80

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE VALORIZATION OF RESEARCH - ANVAR
Mr. Gilbert Santini, Director
43, rue Caumartin
75009 Paris Cedex 09
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.17.83.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.17.83.19

NATIONAL FRENCH STANDARDS ASSOCIATION - AFNOR
Tour Europe
92049 Paris-La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.91.55.55
Fax: (33) 1.42.91.56.56

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY - INPI
26 bis, rue de Leningrad
75800 Paris Cedex 08
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.94.55.65
Fax: (33) 1.42.93.59.30

Note: The Commercial Service and the Office of Agricultural
Affairs at the American Embassy in Paris maintain an up-to-date
listing of French Governments contacts by Ministry and subject
matter.

COUNTRY TRADE ASSOCIATION/CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Chambers of Commerce:

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Barrett Dower, Director
21, avenue George V
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.73.89.90
Fax: (33) 1.47.20.18.62

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF PARIS - CCIP
Ms. Delorme, North America Desk Officer
2, rue de Viarmes
75001 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.08.36.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.08.35.80

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF VAL D'OISE - YVELINES
Mr. Jean-Francois Marmey, Director, International Trade
21, avenue de Paris
78021 Versailles Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 1.30.84.79.79
Fax: (33) 1.30.38.57.34

FRANCO-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mrs. Claudine Serre, Director, French Chapter
104, rue de Miromesnil
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.53.89.11.00
Fax: (33) 1.53.89.11.09

STATE OF WASHINGTON EUROPEAN OFFICE
Ms. Dominique Gervais, Director
104, rue de Miromesnil
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.95.72.05
Fax: (33) 1.44.95.72.06

(Each district in France has a Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
For more information, consult with the Commercial Service France,
Tel: (33) 1.43.12.21.97; Fax: (33) 1.43.12.21.72

Trade Associations:

IMPORTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR MECANICS AND ELECTRONICS
Federation des Entreprises Industrielles et Commerciales
Internationales de la Mecanique et de l'Electronique (FICIME)
Mr. Lemaigre-Dubreuil, President
25-27, rue d'Astorg
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.51.14.60
Fax: (33) 1.42.65.39.49

APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION
Groupement Interprofessionnel des Fabricants d'Appareils
d'Equipement Menager (GIFAM)
Mr. Jacques Mourlon, President
39, avenue d'Iena
75783 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.53.23.06.53
Fax: (33) 1.47.20.20.73

AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation des Industries des Equipements pour Vehicules (FIEV)
Mr. Pierre Richier, President
Mr. Jean Pages, Director
79, rue J.J. Rousseau
92150 Suresnes
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.25.02.30
Fax: (33) 1.46.97.00.80

BAKERY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Union des Fabricants d'Equipements pour la Boulangerie et
Patisserie (UFFEB)
Mr. Pierre Lancelot, President
Mr. Jean-Paul Broutin, Secretary
13, rue Saint-Lazare
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.80.44.41
Fax: (33) 1.42.85.29.00

BUILDING MATERIALS AND QUARRIES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Union Nationale des Industries de Carrieres et Materiaux de
Construction (UNICEM)
Mr. Xavier Salmon-Legagneur, President
3, rue Alfred-Roll
75849 Paris Cedex 17
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.01.47.01
Fax: (33) 1.47.63.26.90

BUSINESS GIFTS PROFESSIONALS UNION
Syndicat des Producteurs de Cadeaux d'Affaires
Mr. Jean Paoli, President
34, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.48.01.48.01
Fax: (33) 1.45.23.18.30

CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Union des Industries Chimiques
Mr. Pierre Laroche, Project Officer
14, rue de la Republique
Cedex 99
92909 Paris-La-Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.53.11.00
Fax: (33) 1.46.53.11.05

CYCLE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Chambre Syndicale Nationale du Cycle
Mr. Jean-Marie Caudron, General Manager
79, rue J.J. Rousseau
92150 Suresnes
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.25.02.30
Fax: (33) 1.40.99.06.20

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation Nationale de la Gestion de l'Equipement de l'Energie
et de l'Environement
Mr. Augustin, President
5, rue de Teheran
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.75.04.11
Fax: (33) 1.40.75.04.07

FARM MACHINERY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Syndicat General des Constructeurs de Tracteurs et Machines
Agricoles (SYGMA)
Mr. Walter Reber, President
19, rue Jacques Bingen
75017 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.12.85.90
Fax: (33) 1.40.54.95.60

FEDERATION OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES
Federation des Industries Electriques et Electroniques (FIEE)
Mr. Deogeorges, President
11-17, rue Hamelin
75783 Paris Cedex 16
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.05.70.70
Fax: (33) 1.45.53.03.93

FRENCH FEDERATION OF JEWELRY, GOLDSMITHING, GIFTS, DIAMONDS,
GEMS, PEARLS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Federation Francaise de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfevrerie, du
Cadeau, des Diamants, Pierres et Perles et Activites qui s'y
rattachent
Mr. Didier Roux, President
58, rue du Louvre
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.33.61.33
Fax: (33) 1.40.26.29.51

FRENCH FEDERATION OF TOY INDUSTRIES
Federation Francaise des Industries du Jouet
Mr. Daniel Aboaf, Managing Director
103, rue Lafayette
75481 Paris Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.16.25.70
Fax: (33) 1.40.16.25.71

FRENCH FISHING EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Groupement d'Industrie Francaise d'Articles de Pˆche
Mr. Pierre Noreau, President
17, rue Arnoux
92340 Bourg-la-Reine
Tel: (33) 1.47.02.96.01
Fax: (33) 1.40.91.03.24

FRENCH INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION
Confederation Francais du Commerce de Gros Interentreprises et du
Commerce
International (CGI)
Mr. Bernard Clerc and Mr. Antonin De Bono, Honorary Presidents
Mr. Guy Laporte, President
31, avenue Pierre-1er-de-Serbie
75784 Paris Cedex 16
France
Mailing address:
18, rue des Pyramides
75001 Paris
France
Siege social (Headquarters):
Tel: (33) 1.44.55.35.00
Siege administratif (Administrative office) :
Tel: (33) 1.42.86.01.83
Fax: (33) 1.47.23.47.32

FOOD PRODUCT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Association Nationale des Industries Agro-Alimentaires (ANIA)
Mr. Victor Scherrer, President
155, boulevard Hausmann
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.53.83.86.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.61.96.64

FRENCH AERONAUTIC AND SPACE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Groupement des Industries Francaises Aeronautiques et Spatiales
(GIFAS)
Mr. Dassault, President
4, rue Galilee
75782 Paris Cedex 16
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.43.17.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.70.91.41

FRENCH AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS COMMITTEE
Comite des Constructeurs Francais d'Automobiles
Mr. H. Streit, President
2, rue de Presbourg
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.49.52.51.00
Fax: (33) 1.47.23.74.73

FRENCH EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATION
Conseil National du Patronat Francais (CNPF)
Mr. Bernard Deschamps, Secretary-General
United States Committee
Mr. Ortelli, International President
31, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
75784 Paris Cedex 16
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.69.43.89
Fax: (33) 1.47.23.47.32

GAS AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Groupement des Entreprises Parapetrolieres et Paragazieres (GEP)
Mr. Pierre Dupal, President
45, rue Louis Blanc
La Defense 1
92400 Courbevoie
France

Mailing address:
92038 Paris La Defense Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.17.60.00
Fax: (33) 1.47.17.67.47

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Chambre Syndicale des Fabricants et Negociants d'Appareils de
Laboratoire (FABRILABO)
Mr. Francis Pithon, President
39-41, rue Louis Blanc
Cedex 72
92038 Paris La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.17.63.97
Fax: (33) 1.47.17.63.98

MEASURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Syndicat de la Mesure du ContrOle et de la Regulation Automatique
(SYMECORA)
Mr. Charles Michel Gouge, President
39-41, rue Louis Blanc
Cedex 72
92038 Paris La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.43.34.76.80/81
Fax: (33) 1.43.34.76.82/83

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Federation des Industries Mecaniques (FIM)
Mr. Marc Bay, Director
39-41, rue Louis Blanc
Cedex 72
92038 Paris La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.17.60.00
Fax: (33) 1.47.17.64.99

MEDICAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Syndicat National de l'Industrie des Technologies Medicales
(SNITEM)
Mr. Dumont, President
39-41, rue Louis Blanc
Cedex 72
92038 Paris La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.17.63.88
Fax: (33) 1.47.17.63.89

MINERALS AND NON-FERROUS METALS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Federation des Chambres Syndicales des Minerais, Mineraux
industriels et des Metaux non Ferreux
Mr. Bernard Pache, President
30, avenue de Messine
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.63.02.66
Fax: (33) 1.45.63.61.54

MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation du Spectacle
Mr. Jean Voirin, Secretary-General
14-16, rue des Lilas
75019 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.48.03.87.60
Fax: (33) 1.42.40.90.20

NATIONAL UNION OF PRODUCT ADVERTISING
Syndicat National de la Publicite par l'Objet
Mr. Gilles Lefevre, President
15, rue de Chateaudun
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.48.78.75.98
Fax: (33) 1.45.26.25.39

NATIONAL BUILDING FEDERATION
Federation Nationale du Batiment
Mr. Jean Domange, President
33, avenue Kleber
75784 Paris Cedex 16
France
or
614, rue La Perouse
75016 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.69.51.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.53.58.77

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS

Federation Nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP)
Mr. Philippe Levaux, Presiden
3, rue de Berri
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.13.31.10
Fax: (33) 1.47.61.04.47

NATIONAL CONFEDERATION WOOD INDUSTRY FOR CONSTRUCTION
Confederation Nationale des Industries du Bois
Mr. Bernard Marceleis, President
36, avenue Hoche
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.61.00.90
Fax: (33) 1.42.56.19.94

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME REPAIR AND RELATED HOBBIES
Union Nationale des Industries de Bricolage et Activites de
Loisir
Mr. Caille, Chief Representative
14, rue du 8 Mai 1945
75010 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.35.34.30
Fax: (33) 1.40.35.59.52

NATIONAL UNION OF FRENCH FURNITURE INDUSTRIES (UNIFA)
Union Nationale des Industries Francaises de l'Ameublement
Mr. Philippe Mayer, President
28 bis, avenue Daumesnil
75012 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.68.18.00
Fax: (33) 1.44.68.18.01

NATIONAL WOOD FEDERATION
Federation Nationale d'Exploitants Forestiers, Scieurs et
Industriels du Bois
Mr. Roger Lesbats, President
1, place Andre Malraux
75001 Paris
France
Fax: (33) 1.42.60.58.94

NAUTICAL INDUSTRY FEDERATION
Federation des Industries Nautiques
Mrs. Annette Roux, Chief Representative
Port de Javel-haut
75015 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.37.04.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.77.21.88

OPTICAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Groupement des Industries Francaises de l'Optique (GIFO)
Mr. Bertrand de Lime, President
39-41, rue Louis Blanc Cedex 72
92038 Paris La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.17.64.00
Fax: (33) 1.47.17.63.98

PAINTS & INKS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation des Industries des Peintures, Encres, Couleurs et
Produits Connexes (FIPEC)
Mr. Michel Magnan, President
42, avenue Marceau
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.23.36.12
Fax: (33) 1.47.20.90.30

PAPER, CARDBOARD, CELLULOSE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Confederation Francaise de l'Industrie des Papiers, Cartons et
Celluloses (COPACEL)
Mr. Louis Matussiere, President
154, boulevard Haussmann
75008 Paris
France
Tel: 33 (1) 45.62.87.07
Fax: 33 (1) 45.62.82.47

PERFUME INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation des Industries de la Parfumerie (FIP)
Mr. Alain Grang Cabane, President
33, Champs Elysees
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.56.69.67.89
Fax: (33) 1.56.69.67.90

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation Francaise des Industries du Medicament (FEFIM)
Mr. Bernard Mesure, President
88, rue de la Faisanderie
75782 Paris Cedex 16
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.03.88.61
Fax: (33) 1.45.04.07.98

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Syndicat des Industries du Materiel Photo, Cinema substandard,
Video et des Industries Connexes
Mr. Patrick Posso, President
5 bis, rue Jacquemont
75017 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.27.47.29
Fax: (33) 1.42.29.02.22

PLASTIC TRANSFORMERS FEDERATION
Federation de la Plasturgie
Mr. Emmanuel Pateurle, President
65, rue de Prony
75854 Paris Cedex 17
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.01.16.16
Fax: (33) 1.44.01.16.55

PRINTING AND GRAPHIC ARTS FEDERATION
Federation de l'Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique
(FICG)
Mr. Joelle Bouzy, President
68, boulevard St. Marcel
75005 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.08.64.46
Fax: (33) 1.43.36.09.51

PROFESSIONAL UNION OF PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS
Union Professionnelle des Fabricants de Plastique
Mr. Pierre Avenas, President
14, rue de la Republique
Cedex 99
92909 Paris-La Defense
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.53.10.53
Fax: (33) 1.46.53.10.73/10.75

RAILROAD INDUSTRY FEDERATION
Federation des Industries Ferroviaires
Mr. Sudreau, President
12, rue Bixio
75007 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.56.13.53
Fax: (33) 1.47.05.29.17

SHIP BUILDERS UNION
Chambre Syndicale des Constructeurs de Navires
Mr. Alain Grill, President
47, rue de Monceau
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.61.99.11
Fax: (33) 1.42.89.25.32

SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Federation Francaise des Industries du Sport et des Loisirs
(FIFAS)
Mr. Claude Joseph, President
Ms. Nicole Berthier-Stoops, Managing Director
18, rue Kurnenski
75017 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.31.56.23
Fax: (33) 1.47.31.56.32

STATIONARY PRODUCERS' UNIONS
Federation des Syndicats de Fabricants d'Articles de Papeterie
Mr. Francois Nusse, President
71, avenue Marceau
75116 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.20.90.12
Fax: (33) 1.49.52.05.88

STATIONARY AND OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
Federation Francaise d'Articles de Papeterie et des Fournitures
de Bureau
Mr. Bertand, President
9 ter, rue Auguste-Barbier
75011 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.43.57.63.13
Fax: (33) 1.43.57.81.41

TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY UNION
Syndicat des Industries de Telecommunication (SIT)
Mr. Marc Houery, President
Mr. Lavenir, Chief Representative
64, rue de Monceau
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.63.96.44
Fax: (33) 1.45.62.05.14

TEXTILE INDUSTRY UNION
Union des Industries Textiles
Mr. G. Jolles, President
37-39, rue de Neuilly
92110 Clichy
Tel: (33) 1.47.56.31.21
Fax: (33) 1.47.30.25.28

UNION OF PLASTIC AND RUBBER INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTORS
Union pour Industries et de la Distribution des Plastiques et du
Caoutchouc (UCAPLAST)
Mr. Peyronnet, President
1, square La Bruyere
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.82.10.22
Fax: (33) 1.42.80.55.45

VETERINARIAN DRUG INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Syndicat de l'Industrie du Medicament Veterinaire (SIMV)
Mr. Ghislain Follet, President
6, rue de la Tremouille
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.47.23.94.20
Fax: (33) 1.40.70.00.13

Note: This list is not exhaustive. The Commercial Service at the American Embassy in Paris maintains an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of industry associations.

COUNTRY MARKET RESEARCH FIRMS

A.C. NIELSEN
Mr. C. Charbit
44, boulevard de Grenelle
75732 Paris Cedex 15
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.58.40.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.79.13.31

ADEGE
Mr. G. Saurais
45, boulevard Brotteaux
69006 Lyon
France
Tel: (33) 4.72.74.44.57
Fax: (33) 4.72.74.23.57

ALGOE
Mr. J. Clement, President and Managing Director
9 bis, route de Champagne
69134 Ecuilly Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 4.78.33.14.30
Fax: (33) 4.78.33.59.87

ARTHUR D. LITTLE FRANCE
Mr. Michel d'Halluin, President and Managing Director
230, rue du Faubourg Saint Honore
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.63.14.59
Fax: (33) 1.42.89.03.02

AVISO CONSEIL
Mr. B. Vincent, President and Managing Director
11, quai Rambaud
69002 Lyon
France
Tel: (33) 4.78.37.52.71
Fax: (33) 4.78.42.16.10

BURKE MARKETING RESEARCH
Mr. G. Hustaix
Tour Gallieni 1
7880, avenue Gallieni
93174 Bagnolet Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 1.43.60.20.40
Fax: (33) 1.43.60.72.93

B.V.A (Brule Ville Associates)
Mr. Michel Brule & Mr. Jean Pierre Ville
191, avenue du General Leclerc
78200 Viroflay
France
Tel: (33) 1.30.84.88.00
Fax: (33) 1.30.84.88.01

CATHERINE DELANNOY & ASSOCIATES
Mrs. G. Delannoy
21, rue de Miromesnil
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.65.27.42
Fax: (33) 1.47.42.25.89

CEGOS
Mr. Claude Maire
Tour Chenonceaux
204, rond point de Pont de Sevres
92516 Boulogne Billancourt Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.20.63.03
Fax: (33) 1.46.20.88.60

E.S.O.P.
Mr. Morgensztern
92, avenue d'Ivry
75013 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.80.50.60
Fax: (33) 1.45.85.24.93

E.S.T.E.L.
Mr. J. Poulton
1, rue Alsace Lorraine
94140 Alfortville
France
Tel: (33) 1.43.96.01.12
Fax: (33) 1.43.96.02.01

EURO-MARKETING ASSOCIATES, INC.
European Liaison Office
The Heron Building
10, rue de la Paix
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.86.54.31
Fax: (33) 1.40.20.98.98

FRENCH MARKET RESEARCH ASSOCIATION - SYNTEC
Comite Etudes de Marches
Maison de l'Ingenierie
3, rue Leon Bonnat
75016 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.24.43.53
Fax: (33) 1.42 88 26 84

GROUPE MV2
Mr. Ferdinand Weisenfeld
89, avenue Aristide Briand
92120 Montrouge
France
Tel: (33) 1.46.73.31.31
Fax: (33) 1.46.76.31.60

IMS S.A.R.L.
Mr. Philippo, President and Managing Director
9, avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.62.98.25
Fax: (33) 1.45.61.26.00

Note: The Commercial Service and the Office of Agricultural Affairs at the American Embassy in Paris maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of market research firms. As functions, contacts, and assigned responsibilities change often, interested exporters are requested to direct specific inquiries to the Commercial Service or to the Office of Agricultural Affairs at the American Embassy in Paris for up-to-date references.

COUNTRY COMMERCIAL BANKS

French Subsidiaries of U.S. Banks:

AMERICAN EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION
12-14, rond-point des Champs-Elysees
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.25.15.16
Fax: (33) 1.42.25.08.68

BANK OF AMERICA
Mr. Christian Bartholin, President and Managing Director
43-47, avenue de la Grande Armee
75782 Paris Cedex 16
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.02.68.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.01.77.89

BANK OF NEW YORK
Mrs. Deidre Perroux, President and Managing Director
36, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.46.26.25
Fax: (33) 1.42.47.02.36

CHASE MANHATTAN BANK SA
Mr. Philippe Leroy, Managing Director
18, boulevard Malesherbes
75361 Paris Cedex 08
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.17.15.34
Fax: (33) 1.40-17-15-34

CITIBANK
Mr. Claude Jouven, Managing Director
Citicenter, 19 Le Parvis
92073 Paris La-Defense Cedex 36
France
Tel: (33) 1.49.06.10.10
Fax: (33) 1.47.67.07.04

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON
Mr. Robert Ward, Managing Director
104, avenue des Champs-Elysees
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.76.75.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.76.75.95

MANUFACTURERS HANOVER BANQUE
Mr. Jean-Olivier Bartholin, President and General Manager
16, place de l'Iris
Tour GAN
92082 Paris-La Defense 2 Cedex 13
France
Tel: (33) 1.49.06.36.00
Fax: (33) 1.47.76.48.55

MIDLAND BANK SA
Mr. Bernard Pouy, Chairman of the Board
6, rue Piccini
75116 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.28.80.80
Fax: (33) 1 44.28.85.99

MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST CO OF NEW YORK
Mr. Jacques Aigrain, Managing Director
14, place Vendome
75001 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.15.45.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.15.44.77

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK
Mr. Paul Imison, President and Managing Director
18, place Vendome
75001 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.58.53.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.15.07.37

PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK
Mr. John Knutson, Managing Director
231, rue St-Honore
75001 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.60.21.87
Fax: (33) 1.49.27.95.02

REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK
Mr. Robert Sevrin, Managing Director
20, place Vendome
75001 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.86.18.61
Fax: (33) 1.42.60.05.62

French and other Foreign Banks:

ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DES BANQUES - AFB
Mr. Michel Freyche, President
18, rue Lafayette
75440 Paris Cedex 08
France
Tel: (33) 1.48.00.52.52
Fax: (33) 1.42.46.76.40

BANQUE INDOSUEZ
Mr. Antoine Jeancourt-Galignani, President
96, boulevard Haussman
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.44.20.20.20
Fax: (33) 1.44.20.29.56

BANQUE FRANCAISE DU COMMERCE EXTERIEUR (B.F.C.E.)
Mr. Michel Freyche, President
21, boulevard Haussman BP 265-09
75427 Paris Cedex 09
France
Tel: (33) 1.48.00.48.00
Fax: (33) 1.45.23.10.56

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS
Mr. Michel Pebereau, President and Managing Director
16, boulevard des Italiens
75450 Paris Cedex 09
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.14.45.46
Fax: (33) 1.40.14.69.73

BANQUE PARIBAS
Mr. Andre Levy-Lang, President
5, rue d'Antin
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.98.12.34
Fax: (33) 1.42.98.11.42

COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE
Mr. Francois Henrot, President
5, avenue Kleber
75116 Paris
Tel: (33) 1.45.25.25.25
Fax: (33) 1.45.01.78.05

CREDIT COMMERCIAL DE FRANCE (C.C.F.)
Mr. Charles de Croisset, President and Managing Director
103, avenue des Champs-Elysees
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.70.70.40
Fax: (33) 1.47.23.71.04

CREDIT NATIONAL (C.N.)
Mr. Philippe Calavia, Managing Director
45, rue St Dominique
75700 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.45.50.90.00
Fax: (33) 1.45 55 89 58

CREDIT AGRICOLE
Mr. Marc Bue, President and Managing Director
48, rue de la Boetie
75008 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.49.53.43.23
Fax: (33) 1.49.53.44.81

CREDIT LYONNAIS
Mr. Jean Peyrelevade,
President and Managing Director
19, boulevard des Italiens
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.42.95.70.00
Fax: (33) 1.42.95.59.02

GROUPE DES BANQUES POPULAIRES
Mr. Jacques Delmas-Marsalet, President and Managing Director
115, rue Montmartre
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.39.30.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.26.62.27

SOCIETE GENERALE
Mr. Marc Vienot, President and Managing Director
29, boulevard Haussman
75009 Paris
France
Tel: (33) 1.40.98.20.00
Fax: (33) 1.40.98.75.55
UNION EUROPEENNE DE CIC
Mr. Bernard Yoncourt, President
4, rue Gaillon
75107 Paris
France Cedex 02
Tel: (33) 1.42.66.70.00
Fax: (33) 1.42.66.78.90
Note: this list is not exhaustive. The Commercial Service at the American Embassy in Paris maintains an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of commercial banks.
APPENDIX F
Available DOC Industry Sector Analyses (ISA)
Industrial Pumps - ISA '96
- Fertilizers - ISA '96
- Printing Machines - ISA '96
- Computer Numerical Controllers - ISA '96
- Power Process Control Instrumentation - ISA '96
- CD-Rom Games - ISA '96
- Housewares - ISA '96
- Wide Bodied Aircraft - ISA '96
- Airport Expansion - ISA '96
- Composite Materials for the Automotive Sector - ISA '96
- Children's Wear - ISA '96
- Telecom Services Infrastructure - ISA '96
- Automotive Electronics - ISA '96
- Solid Waste Management - ISA '96
- Software for Groupware Applications - ISA '96
- Function Analysis Medical Equipment - ISA '96
- Women's Wear - ISA '96
- Education Services - ISA '96
- Access Controls - ISA '95
- Processing Equipment in the Food Industry - ISA '95
- Children's Wear - ISA '95
- Books - ISA '95
- Agricultural Machinery - ISA '95
- Floor and Wall Covering Equipment - ISA '95
- Salmon - ISA '95
- Sporting Kites - ISA '95
- Fire Extinguishing Equipment - ISA '95
- Aeroports de Paris - ISA '95
- Jeanswear - ISA '95
- Lobsters - ISA '95
- Building Products - ISA '95
- Industrial Textiles - ISA '95
- Medical Equipment - ISA '95
- Satellite Telecommunications - ISA '95
- Integrated Circuits - ISA '95
- Micro Computers - ISA '95
- Inflatable Boats - ISA '95
- Industrial Valves - ISA '95
- Sport Shoes - ISA '95
- Printing and Graphic Arts - ISA '95
- Clean Coal Technology for Power Generation - ISA '95
- Electrical Generating Equipment - ISA '95
- Cellular Telephony Information - ISA '95
- Air Traffic Control Systems - ISA '95
- Water Pollution Controls - ISA '95
- Pet Industry - ISA '95
- Education Services - ISA '95
- Dental Implants - ISA '95
- Telecommunication Value Added Services - ISA '95
- Control, Test and Quality Assurance Equipment - ISA '95
- Packaged Software - ISA '95
- Mobile Communication Equipment - ISA '95
- Water Treatment Chemicals - ISA '95
- Packaged Software - ISA '94
- Vacuum Packaging - ISA '94
- Landscape Equipment - ISA '94
- Automotive Accessories - ISA '94
- Heavy Construction Equipment - ISA '94
- Forestry Equipment - ISA '94
- Sportswear - ISA '94
- Toys: Models & Miniatures - ISA '94
- Special Metals - ISA '94
- Operational Maintenance Services - ISA '94
- Laptop Computers - ISA '94
- Plastics - ISA '94
- Medical Prostheses - ISA '94
- Do-It-Yourself Products - ISA '94
- Air Filters - ISA '94
- Fiber Optics - ISA '94
- Coal - ISA '94
- Basic Chemicals for Pharmaceutical Applications - ISA '94
- Solid Waste Disposal - ISA '94
- Pre-press (Printing Equipment) - ISA '94
- Defense Sales in France - ISA '94
- Pilot Vision Aids - ISA '94
- Computers and Peripherals - ISA '94
- Scientific Laboratory Equipment - ISA '94
- Electronic Surveillance - ISA '94
- Household Linen - ISA '94
- Telecommunications Equipment - ISA '94
- Medical Imaging - ISA '94
- Lingerie - ISA '94
- Welding Protective Equipment - ISA '94
- Fitness Equipment - ISA '94
- Industrial Baking Equipment - ISA '94
- Catalog Sales - ISA '94
- Monkfish - ISA '94
- Computer Software - ISA '94
- Franchised Auto Repair Centers - ISA '94
- Telecommunications Networks - ISA '94
- Semiconductors - ISA '94

Available DOC Industry Market Insights (IMI)
- Premier Vision, Apparel Fabrics Trade Show - IMI 95
- Salon du Pret a Porter Feminin - IMI 95
- Information Highways and Telephone Digits - IMI 95
- Major Investments in Electronic Components - IMI 95
- Mipcom 95 - IMI 95
- Public Works Industry - IMI 95
- Project Management Software - IMI 95
- France Telecom Mobile - IMI 95
- Leather Industry - IMI 95
- Babycare Industry - IMI 95
- The Smart Car - IMI 96
- Swatch Mobile - IMI 96
- EDF - IMI 96
- General Electric - IMI 96
- Dog and Cat Food - IMI 96
- Bijorhca - IMI 96
- France Telecom - IMI 96
- French Robot Industry - IMI 96
- Toy Industry - IMI 96
- Eutelsat Assembly - IMI 96
- Interfiliere Trade Show - IMI 96
- Leather Goods Industry - IMI 96
- BioFuels in France 2000 - IMI 96
- French Automotive Recycling Project - IMI 96
- France Telecom - IMI 96
- Premiere Vision - IMI 96
- French Snowboard - IMI 96
- Variable Speed Drives - IMI 96
- PC Market - IMI 96
- Liberalization of Software - IMI 96
- Swimwear Information - IMI 96
- Multimedia PC and CD-Rom Titles Market - IMI 96
- French Software and Services Firms - IMI 96
- French Foreign Trade in Textiles - IMI 96
- Lilly in Alsace - IMI 96
- SIG Show - IMI 96
- Interactive Digital T.V. in Business - IMI 96
- Ongoing Reforms in French Domestic Retail Sector - IMI 96
- Technical Textiles - IMI 96
- Textile Industry - IMI 96
- Jacobs-Serete - a New Strategy in Europe - IMI 96
- French Health System Changes - IMI 96
- French Auto Market - IMI '95
- Electronic Waste Control - IMI '95
- Privatization of Seita - IMI '95
- Pronic Trade Show - IMI '95
- Elec'94-Electricity Exhibition - IMI '95
- French Furnishing Fabrics Show - IMI '95
- Industrial Subcontracting Exhibit - IMI '95
- French Biomedical Market - IMI '95
- Trends in the Door, Window, Solar Protection, and Veranda
Markets - IMI '95
- End of Show Report - Study USA '95 - IMI '95
- Int'l Women's Wear Trade Show, Paris - IMI '95
- The Rising Cost of Water in France - IMI '95
- The French Market for IBM as/400 Versus Unix-Based Systems -
IMI '95
- French Investments into Info Superhighway - IMI '95
- Biotechnology in Alsace - IMI '95
- U.S. Investments in the Bas-Rhine (Alsace) - IMI '95
- Cost of Living in France - IMI '95
- New Media Market Trade Show, Cannes - IMI '95
- Midem '95, Cannes - IMI '95
- Paris International Show Fashion Fair -IMI '95
- Unique Healthcare System - IMI '95
- France Telecom is Being Scrutinized - IMI '95
- Financial Health of Artisan Fishing Industry - IMI '95
- The French Beer Market - IMI '95
- Bio-Avenir (Research in Health, Agricul., Biochem., and
Method.) - IMI '95
- Sales of Textile in Hypermarkets - IMI '95
- French Market Trends for Heavy Construction Equipment - IMI '95
- CE Marketing for Medical Devices - IMI '95
- The Incubator Program & the Montpelier - IMI '95
- Languedoc-Roussillon Technopole (Eurocite) - IMI '95
- IRIS Challenges France Telecom - IMI '95
- Info. on Emergency Numbers in France - IMI '95
- Interselection Trade Show at Exhibition Center of Paris - IMI
'95
- A new start for IT Forum - IMI '95
- New President's Views on Info Tech. Issues - IMI '95
- France Telecom Discloses Its Accounts - IMI '95
- Trade Show "Arcaide '95": Focus On The Market - IMI '95
- TDR and Infomobile Challange France Telecom in The Field of
.... - IMI '95
- The Status of France Telecom and Deutsche Telekon's Joint
venture - IMI '95
- Problems Pose By The Privatization of France Telecom - IMI '95
- 700 Polluted Sites in France - IMI '95
- France Liberalizes Its Mobile Telecommunication Industry - IMI
'95
- The Status of 800 Numbers in France - IMI '95
- New Shareholders for Bull - IMI '95
- France Telecom's Government Contract Is Signed - IMI '95
- Data Changes The Criteria for One of Its Invest. Incentive
Prog. - IMI '95
- Delay in French Information Highway - IMI '95
- Used Refurbished Equipment - IMI '95
- Status of The Movie Theater Industry in Europe - IMI '95
- Alcatel Acquires Stake in Euronews - IMI '95
- The Used and Remanufactured Medical Equipment Market In France
- IMI '95
- The French Market Is Warming Up To The Multimedia Industry -
IMI '95
- Computer and Network Security an Emerging Market in Belgium -
IMI '95
- Durables Recycling Plan - IMI '95
- Dioxin Study Proj - IMI '95
- Prince Trends - IMI '95
- EU Eletric Capacitor Purchase - IMI '95
- EU Special Vehicle Regulation - IMI '95
- Science News - IMI '95
- Telecom Service Regulation - IMI '95
- Economic Statistic - IMI '95
- Trade Statistic - IMI '95
- EU Construction Lifting Equip Purchase - IMI '95
- EU Electric Distribution Trends -IMI '95
- EU Valve Purchase - IMI '95
- Industrial production Trends - IMI '95
- Women's Clothing Trade - IMI '95
- Water Cost Trends - IMI '95
- Direct Marketing Trade Show - IMI '95
- Information Superhighway Plan - IMI '95
- Computer Use Trends - IMI '95
- Record Trade Show - IMI '95
- Biotechnology Overview - IMI '95
- Lingerie Trade Show - IMI '95
- Publishing Trade Show - IMI '95
- EU Power Transmission Proj - IMI '95
- Alsace Economic News - IMI '95
- Banking Trends - IMI '95
- Economic News - IMI '95
- EU Computer Leasing Proj - IMI '95
- EU Kitchen Furniture Purchase - IMI '95
- Cost of Living Statistic - IMI '95
- Auto Market Trends - IMI '95
- Trade Statistic - IMI '95
- Door, Window Market Trends - IMI '95
- EU Nuclear Power Plant Proj - IMI '95
- EU Wire Fencing Purchase - IMI '95
- Electric Industry Trade Show - IMI '95
- Component Production Trade Show - IMI '95
- Tobacco Company Privatization - IMI '95
- Financial News - IMI '95
- EU Office Building Proj - IMI '95
- Furnishing Fabrics Trade Show - IMI '95
- Inflation Statistic - IMI '95
- EU Telephone System Purchase - IMI '95
- Biomedical Market Trends - IMI '95
- EU Market Research Proj - IMI '95
- Economic Statistic - IMI '95
- Industrial Research Trends - IMI '95

APPENDIX G - TRADE EVENT SCHEDULE

DATEEVENT/INDUSTRY TELEPHONE/FAX
CITYORGANIZER
03/13-16/97STUDY USA (1)/ Education
Paris L'ETUDIANT T: (33) 1.43.12.21.16/
F:43.12.21.72
03/15-17/97EXPOZOO (1)/ Household pets
ParisBEPP T: (33) 1.43.12.26.98/
F:43.12.21.72
03/23-27/97 INTERMEDICA (1)/ Medical services and equipment
ParisSOCIETE 3E/CEP EXPOSIUM T: (33)1.43.12.29.02/
F:43.12.21.72
03/25-28/97 EUROPROPRE (2)/ Industrial cleaning
Paris BLENHEIM T: (33) 1.47.56.50.00/
F:47.56.21.10
03/26-28/97 EXPOREC / Recycling materials and equipment
ParisMACK BROOKS FRANCE T:(44) 170 727 5641/
F:(44) 170 727 5544
ParisCYBER MEDIA T: (33) 1.40.71.30.20/
F:40.71.30.30
04/22-27/96INTERMAT / Civil engineering and construction
Paris CEP EXPOSIUM T: (33) 1.49.68.52.48/
:47.37.74.56
04/23-25/97 JEC (1)/ Composites materials
Paris CENTRE PROMO COMPOSITES T: (33)1.43.12.21.75/
F:43.12.21.72
04/11-16/97 MIP TV / TV programing / TV, film and video
Cannes REED MIDEM T: (33) 1.44.34.44.44/
F:44.34.44.00
05/28-30/97 NETWORK MANAGEMENT / Network management and systems
Paris INFOPROMOTIONS T: (33) 1.44.39.85.00/
F:45.44.30.40
06/15-22/96PARIS AIR SHOW (1)/ Aerospace
ParisSIAE T: (33) 1.43.12.25.42/
F:43.12.21.72
06/16-20/96 VINEXPO / Wine and spirits
Bordeaux VINEXPO T: (33) 5.56.56.00.22/
F:56.79.35.58
06/97MODE ENFANTINE(3)/ Children's clothing
ParisBLENHEIM T: (33) 1.43.12.26.98/
F:43.12.21.72
06/97 SISEL(1) / Sporting goods
Paris COSP T: (33) 1.43.12.21.49/
F:43.12.21.72
06/03-06/97 INTERTRONIC / Electronics
Paris BLENHEIM T: (33) 1.47.56.50.00/
F:47.56.21.40
09/05-08/97SEHM (3)/ Men's clothing
Paris SEHM-SDSI T: (33) 1.43.12.26.98/
F:43.12.21.72
09/05-08/97 PRET-A-PORTER (3)/ Women's fashion wear
ParisSODES T: (33) 1.44.94.70.00/
F:44.94.70.05
09/07-09/97LA SEMAINE DU CUIR / Leather skins and products
Paris SIC SA T: (33) 1.43.59.05.69/
F:43.59.30.02
09/11-15/97 PLAISANCE / Boating
Cannes SEPA T: (33) 4.42.29.41.04/
F:45.61.12.00
09/25-28/97 TOP RESA(1) / Travel and tourism
DeavilleBLENHEIM T: (33) 1.43.12.27.70/
F:43.12.21.72
09/97 LYON MODE CITY (1)/ Lingerie and swimwear
ParisFEDERATION DE LA MAILLE T: (33)1.43.12.26.98/
F:43.12.21.72
09/97 GLISSEXPO / Surf, ski and air
AngletGLISS'PROMOTION T: (33)5.59.25.52.40/
F:55.52.28

(1). The U.S. Government is participating and supporting this event.
(2). Every two years
(3). Every six months
(4). Every three years

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