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Moving to Rungis
1. A prestigious address
- Les Halles de Paris, first created in 1110, now known as Rungis Market after the move from Paris in 1969, is an integral part of France’s food and gastronomy heritage.
- A trademark known and recognized by consumers: 81% instant recognition and 83% positive image in France. The fact that a product comes from Rungis represents a quality guarantee for almost 2/3 of the people interviewed (TNS SOFRES survey).
- Strong media coverage of the site, products and expertise, with over 3,000 press mentions a year.
- A benchmark for the global fresh produce trade; a major actor in the different sectors.
Did you know ?
The Rungis Market receives over 18,000 private and trade visitors every year.
2. A unique link to develop your business
- €7.6 billion turnover.
- Nearly 1,200 companies present (wholesalers, producers, brokers, logistics experts, central purchasing agencies, service companies).
- 232 hectares.
- deliveries of 1.5 million tons of foodstuffs and about 50 million flowers and potted plants.
- 18 million consumers served, including 11 million in Ile-de-France.
- 12,000 employees
Did you know ?
A wholesaler in fruit and vegetables makes an average of €20,000 ex-VAT per square metre per annum from the store.
3. A diversified activity (with strong growth beyond regional borders)
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By functioning mode (in %) |
By geographical destination (in %) |
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Retail trade 50% |
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Industrial and Restaurant Catering 35% |
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Supermarkets 15% |
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Direct sale 60% |
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Delivery 40% |
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Ile de France 65% |
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Rest of France 25% |
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Export 10% |
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Did you know ?
Market entrances record over 6.6 million movements a year, which represents about 26,000 vehicles a day.
4. An exceptional, highly accessible location
- The Rungis International Market is strategically placed just 7 km from Paris, 10 minutes form Orly airport and just off the A6 and A86 motorways. This location means rapid access to all major road systems in Ile-de-France.
- The rail terminal at the Market offers another performing transport solution (rail + road) and its present capacity – 200,000 tons of fruit and vegetables a year – is likely to increase significantly in the years ahead.
- Many public transport options offer easy access to the Market: 5 bus lines, a 24/7 night service, the Marne TransVal bus service on site and a tramway line under construction.
Did you know ?
Thanks to the toll booths at the entrances, an extensive electronic surveillance system and private security guards, you can access the Market 24/7 and work there in complete safety.
5. A major labour pool
- 12,000 people are employed on site.
- Many training centres are present at the Rungis Market (IFOCOP, IFTIM, Ecole de la poissonnerie, CTIFL, Patrimoine & Terroirs, etc.).
- 10 specialized temporary employment agencies are there to serve you on site.
- A Rungis Employment office has been created to simplify exchanges between trade professionals at the Market and the national employment agency (ANPE).
Did you know ?
With nearly 65,000 jobs, Orly-Rungis is the second largest business centre in Ile-de-France after La Defense.
6. A reputable international platform
- Over 160 companies specialized in import/export brokerage;
- Customers from every continent, particularly department stores and restaurants.
- Specific logistics tools for small and large exports.
- Partnerships with foreign wholesale markets.
- Export of know-how, with the development of international engineering, especially in China and Central Europe, via Rungis Consultant .
Did you know ?
Semmaris and the Shenzhen Agricultural Products Company set up a joint venture in 2008 to run wholesale markets in China.
7. DServices for your employees, your customers and you
Availability on site of logistics experts, shipping companies, specialized consultants (chartered accountants, lawyers, consultant engineers) and the principal government departments (to simplify customs clearance, obtain food safety and hygiene certificates, secure the site, etc.).
And :
- 21 restaurants, a hotel area, 10 banks, a post office, travel agents, a chemist, hairdresser, social-medical centre, occupational medicine office, car rentals, car dealers (commercial and professional vehicles), etc.
Did you know ?
Many services are provided in common such as cleaning, security, waste removal, electricity, heating.
8. Customized business solutions
- A wide choice of premises: stores for wholesalers, warehouses, offices, commercial premises, restaurants, plots of land: the Rungis Market can propose the property you need.
- A wide choice of floor space: from a 16m2 office to a 10,000 m2 warehouse, the Market has the right space for your business.
- Customized facilities: we can offer you a warehouse equipped with cold facilities, an office partitioned to your requirements, etc. In every case, you will be offered a personalized solution to speed up your success.
Did you know ?
Rental agreements at the Market are adapted to your needs: from leases limited to one year, to long-term occupancy agreements.
9. Optimized tax conditions
- Your presence at the Rungis Market allows you to benefit from an attractive business tax rate.
- In almost all the buildings, you will be exempted from property tax and the tax applying to offices and warehouses in Ile-de-France .
10. Rungis International Market references
POMONA, DAVIGEL (NESTLE GROUP), SCOFEL (AUCHAN GROUP), HEXAGRO, HALLES MANDAR, CITTERIO, EMMI AMBROSI FRANCE, BIGARD, SOFRILOG, PETIT FORESTIER, SECURITAS, RENAULT, VOLKSWAGEN, SDV (BOLLORE GROUP) have all chosen to be represented at the Market, confirming the site’s ability to host the best companies in the food processing industry.
11. All about Rungis
- Who does What at Rungis: the official guide to products and services
- Rungis News: monthly update on the fresh produce sector
- Rungis – the largest Market in the world: the Market in 176 pages published by Editions du Cherche Midi
For more information on your business project
SEMMARIS – Commercial Department
Tél. : + 33 1 41 80 81 62
Fax : + 33 1 41 80 81 84
E-mail : service.commercial@semmaris.fr
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