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USD 6 million. U.S. imports have been fairly stable for the last couple of years and
should continue to increase at the same level over the short to mid term.
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In the context of the current currency situation, the strength of the euro gives a
competitive advantage to U.S. companies and offers niche-market opportunities to
American equipment, machinery and technology. U.S. imports mainly concerned
technical parts and semi-finished products. Demand is strong for plates, sheets, tubes
and profiles as well as products for the packaging, building and construction markets.
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Europlast is the major French exhibition for the plastics industry. It takes place in Paris
every 3 years. It presents a good opportunity for U.S. companies to study the potential of
the French market, to access European competition and to find French partners.
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French Plastic Industry Association – Fédération de la Plasturgie
Website: [http://www.laplasturgie.fr]
Embassy U.S. Commercial Service Trade Specialist: [Stephanie.Pencole@mail.doc.gov]
Phone: (+33-1) 43 12 71 38
Website: [http://www.buyusa.gov/france/en]
2/15/2008 Country Commercial Guide for France 60
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