Summary of French companies that are active overseas so that the biggest trade deficit in the past seems surprising

France, the economic superpower of Europe, has several global companies. Although I traveled around the world, French companies were active in every place. Renault with capital alliance with Nissan Motors, Japan is no exception. Meanwhile, I was surprised by the news that "France posted the largest trade deficit ever in 2011". Even if it is Greece or Spain, it is France that has been watching overseas for that reason. That is why I tried to group French companies. It might be fun to remember if going abroad.

Hello,Takuya Sudo @ circle around the world bicycle @ Charridermanis. I am temporarily returning home.

French trade deficit is the largest ever in 2011, maintaining international competitiveness | Money News | Latest Economic News | Reuters


Last year's trade deficit, the largest ever [economic]


France was the world 's fifth largest economic power after the United States, China, Japan and Germany and many French companies were active overseas. That is why the "trade deficit news" was surprising.

◆Michelin
MichelinIs one of the world's largest tire companies with Japanese Bridgestone and American Goodyear. "Michelin man (Bivendam)" of a lovely mascot who is punipuni is loved all over the world. Besides cars, bicycles also had Michelin products. In addition, the guidebook "Michelin Guide" has become topic became the first Tokyo version released outside the United States and Europe. "Michelin Map" is also indispensable for Charrid.

Japan Michelin tire - passenger car, SUV, truck, motorcycle tire - www.michelin.co.jp
http://www.michelin.co.jp/


Michelin factory was in operation in Poland.


A sign that I saw in Hungary.


"Bivendam" is loved all over the world.


"Michelin Map" of Spain / Portuguese version.


◆Carrefour
CarrefourIs the second largest supermarket chain in the world after Wal-Mart (US). I saw them in Malaysia, China, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Poland, Spain. In Europe, there are cases where you are entering as a nuclear tenant of a huge shopping center. I had a store in Japan, but withdrew in a short period of time. NowadaysRussian business,Greek business,Malaysia · Singapore businessWe are promoting business restructuring.

Carrefour Group
http://www.carrefour.com/


Carrefour in China is "family entertainment", the store is in Urumqi in the Uighur autonomous region.


I often saw it as a nuclear tenant of a suburban shopping mall in Romania.


There are many neighboring countries of France and Spain as well.


◆Danone
DanoneIs the world's largest yogurt maker. Danone's yoghurt was eaten often because it was worldwide and affordable. In Japan, it is the largest shareholder of Yakult and recently toward the general shareholders' meetingBattleHas been unfolded.

Danone Japan | Danone's yogurt site | DANONE JAPAN
http://www.danone.co.jp/


In South Africa all six packed yoghurt was eaten by himself.


A yogurt drink often drunk in Morocco.


A small transportation truck of Danone seen in Spain.


◆Roughing Cow
Roughing CowCheese brand cheese Kingdom France birth cheese brand. In West Africa, I often eat it as 8P cheese. The face of a cow smiling on the package surface is a landmark.

Roughing Cow | Product Information | Bell Japon
http://www.bel-japon.com/product/laughingcow.html


Outdoor advertisement that was listed in Morocco.


It was a calcium source in West Africa.


I found a signboard even in Gabon! It is!


◆Total
TotalIs part of an international oil major. In Africa I saw a petrol station in each country as well as in the old French speaking world. Over the civil war of Libya, a petroleum resource country in 2011newsHowever, as a major oil major, the name is often given out.

Total.com - Page d'accueil
http://www.total.com/


Total's gas station in Morocco, the former French-speaking country.


It is also seen in the capital city of Togo, where sea breezes are comfortable.


Total's petrol station was also in Uganda, East Africa. This is English-speaking area.


Total gas station that is also open in that Zimbabwe.


◆BNP Paribas Bank
BNP Paribas BankIs a leading European giant bank. Although I did not mind when staying in France, I often see it when I enter Morocco and it was BNP Paribas Bank. To bring out the local currency at the ATM is in West Africa, it has been taken care of.

BNP Paribas Group
http://japan.bnpparibas.com/


I heard about the name, but I first recognized in Morocco at BNP Paribas Bank


It was in shopping center in Senegal.


◆orange
orangeIs a branded mobile phone business by French telecommunications operator France Telecom. In Senegal, Guinea and Mali, West African French speaking countries, I bought a SIM card and used it. Even in the English-speaking region of East Africa, it is also deployed in Kenya, Uganda and Botswana. Not only in that but even in the UKorangeThere was a brand.

Welcome to orange.com
http://www.orange.com/


Orange service shop that was in Spain.


In Mali I got a SIM card and used it.


Advertisement in Senegal.


We also develop services in Cameroon.


◆A big
A bigIs one of the world's leading writing instrument manufacturers in France. A strange character with black head was in the ballpoint pen, writer, shaving. Although it is not relevant, it is a brand and it is gathered together. Since I can expect quality at reasonable price, I used ballpoint pens, lighters, shavings when I noticed.

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A ballpoint pen you got in Morocco.


I was touched by the usability of the writer who bought in Zambia. It is different from sawaita made in China.


◆Decatron
DecatronWill be the world's largest sports equipment chain store. Sports, outdoor, bicycle goods are sold in huge stores and it is a place unbearable to those who like it. The outdoor brand "Quechua" is European backpackers. It is inexpensive compared to first-class manufacturers, but quality is not bad so far. It is a company with a momentum that I want you to come to Japan.

DECATHLON - Tous les sports sous un même toit
http://www.decathlon.com/


In Portugal I got a broken SPD pedal.


In the last city of Spain Seville, various news to go to Africa.


Other……

◆ AXA (insurance)
Life insurance, optional insurance AXA Direct
http://www.axa-direct.co.jp/


◆ Renault (car)
RENAULT JAPON | Official Web Site
http://www.renault.jp/


◆ Louis Vuitton (clothing) 1
Louis Vuitton
http://www.louisvuitton.jp/


◆ Printemps (department store)
Printemps Ginza Online
http://www.printemps-ginza.co.jp/


Companies such as French capital.

The representative company in France is the stock price index of Paris' stock exchangesCAC 40Looking at it is obvious. Looking at the details, companies holding the top market share in the world are staggering. Despite this, France recorded the largest trade deficit ever. I can not take my eyes on the future situation, what is happening in the euro area where confusion is continuing with Greece and Spain.

Regarding the trade deficit Japan is not another person ... ....

(Sentence / photo: Takuya S. Narou Charriderman
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