Lifestyle & Healthcare

France is leading the way in the fashion, cosmetics, decoration and health sectors thanks to a diverse ecosystem of world leaders and innovative SMEs but also thanks to a vibrant heritage combining tourism, culture as well as the art of living. In addition, our team supports healthcare companies trying to expand into the growing Sub-Saharan African market.

KEY NUMBERS

The health sector contributes significantly to the country’s GDP.

France is recognized for its significant contribution to medical research. It is home to several major global pharmaceutical companies and is one of the leading drug producers in the world. It has many world-renowned research institutes and participates in numerous international collaborations in the field of health.

8.9%

The health sector amounts to EUR 235.8 billion in 2022, 8.9% of France’s GDP.

33.8Billion

In 2022, French exports of pharmaceutical products reached nearly 33.8 billion euros.

3.7Billion

In 2023, France invested around EUR 3.7 billion, mainly in the extensions or modernizations of existing production sites but also decarbonization projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Lifestyle & Healthcare news

Contact us

Boost your research

Business France connects you with various French suppliers and provides guidance / access to investment opportunities in France. You can also contact us if you want to know more about the V.I.E International Volunteering Program.

First name(Required)
Last name(Required)
Message
0 of 600 max characters
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.