Rungis Market sprawls over 578 acres and is so huge that many liken it to a city unto itself. (Photo: Amelie Dupont/Paris Tourist Office.)Mar 8, 2016
Which city has the largest market in France?
The Rungis International Market (French: Marché International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the largest wholesale food market in the world.
Which is the biggest fruit market in the world?
Rungis is the world's largest wholesale market for fresh produce. Fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, cheese and even fresh flowers are sold here every day in quantities so large an entire train station and highway exit has been built to serve it.
Where is the world's largest produce market?
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How big is Rungis?
the complex covers 232 hectares (570 acres) and is slightly larger than the Principality of Monaco; 13,000 people work there every day; 26,000 vehicles enter every day (of which 3,000 are heavy trucks);
Which country has the largest food market?
Revenue of the food market worldwide 2021, by country Revenue of the global food market was highest in China at a value of 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2020. The United States and India had the next highest revenues at 960 billion dollars and 589 billion dollars respectively.Sep 2, 2021