France’s manufacturing sector declined steadily from in 1990, as economic policies shifted towards services and finance. The decline accelerated during the 2008 crisis, with manufacturing’s share dropping to by 2009. Despite government initiatives aimed at reindustrialization, the sector's contribution remained stable but low, around from 2010 onwards. By 2022, manufacturing’s share fell to , as France continued to prioritize service industries and green technologies, though the pandemic highlighted the need for greater self-sufficiency in critical manufacturing sectors.
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