Paris Industries play a major role in the economy of France. As per the research made in 2005, there were about 23000 industries in Paris that employed more than 97000 people. There are huge numbers of printing industries in Paris, which accounts for 40% of the industrial employment. The clothing and leather industry of Paris form 23%.
Leading Industries of Paris
Some of the leading industries in Paris are tourism, finance, banking, pharmaceuticals, fashion, telecommunications, media and automobile. Tourism industry includes various segments like shops, nightclubs, hotels, theaters, and restaurants making it one of the biggest industries in Paris. All throughout the year numerous trade shows are
organized in the city. The local industrialists participate in these trade shows to feature their products.
Heavy industries, mainly automobile manufacturing
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units are located in the suburbs of Paris. Nearly one quarter of the labor force of France is concentrated in the city of Paris. Some of the construction and heavy industries in Paris are Jungheinrich France S.A.S.,Prestige Design, Constructions Metalliques, Campionnet Carrelage, Finsa Forest Products, Krings International and many more.
Fashion and apparel industry is another important sector in Paris. The city is known all over the world for its fashion houses like Giorgio Armani, Alberta Ferretti, Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Genny, Ghost, Diesel, Christian Dior, DKNY, Givenchy, Chanel, Gucci, Cerruti 1881, Gianfranco Ferre', Dolce & Gabbana, Elizabeth Emanuel, E-xentric, Guess, Eres, Dorothy Grant, Giggles and several other world famous fashion houses.
Paris Industries also include few other sectors such as manufacturing of jewelry, luxury articles, clothing, accessories and perfume. It can thus be concluded that the economy of Paris is mainly dependent on the various sectors of industry present across the city.
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