In addition to being one of the most important agricultural producers in Europe, France is also one of the world's most important industrial nations. The French bedrock is rich in raw materials required for industry.

The French industrial sector is known for its machinery and vehicles, such as cars and airplanes. The most well-known French car brands are Peugeot, Renault and Citroën. Airbus airplanes are also made in France.

The Airbus 380 (pictured on the right) is the world's largest passenger airplane. It can carry up to 900 people. The parts of the airplane are made in many different nations, but they are assembled in France.

Industry requires a lot of electricity. In France, a large part of this electricity is produced in nuclear power plants.