Rungis International Market
The Rungis International Market is the principal wholesale market of Paris and mainly deals in food and horticultural products. It is located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. With an area of, it is the second largest wholesale food market in the world.
History
From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport.On 25 September 2022, the market caught fire.
Ownership
The market is the property of the French State and administered by the Semmaris.Statistics
- the complex covers and is slightly larger than the Principality of Monaco;
- 13,000 people work there every day;
- 26,000 vehicles enter every day ;
- 1,698,000 tonnes of products are brought in annually;
- it has the largest turnover of wholesale markets in the world.