📊🇫🇷 French SMEs maintain export ambitions despite geopolitical tensions
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A recent Bpifrance survey reveals that 24% of French SMEs plan to export in 2026, a slight decrease from 2025. The focus is shifting towards EU markets, with 86% of exporters targeting this region amid geopolitical tensions and trade risks. Concerns about political instability and competition remain high, but regular exporters show increased optimism for growth. The survey highlights the resilience of SMEs as they navigate a challenging global landscape.
Key points
- 24% of French SMEs plan to export in 2026, a slight decline from 2025.
- 86% of exporters target EU markets, reflecting a shift in focus amid global uncertainties.
- Geopolitical tensions and trade policies are primary concerns for SMEs in 2026.
- Regular exporters show increased optimism for growth compared to occasional exporters.
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- 24% of surveyed SMEs plan to export in 2026, down from 26% in 2025.
- 86% of exporters are targeting EU markets, a 3 percentage point increase.
- 46% of SMEs cite geopolitical tensions as a major risk for 2026.
- Survey conducted with 4,651 companies between November 5 and December 2, 2025.
Quotes
- What heavily penalised SMEs in 2025 was political uncertainty, which created a wave of caution with regard to hiring and investment — Baptiste Thornary
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