Stationery wholesale for France
Stationery wholesale for French stationery shops, bookshops, office supply dealers, online sellers and school suppliers. We deliver from Poland, typically within 4–6 working days by road, with French labels and instructions.
France has the most detailed packaging and product-information rules in our markets: Triman and Info-tri on household packaging, a unique EPR identifier, and a separate EPR scheme for graphic paper that can affect paper products. School starts in early September, so back-to-school stock is needed by July.
What we offer French buyers
Back-to-school supplies
Pens, pencils, rulers, pencil cases, school backpacks and stationery sets, planned for the September start.
Shops and office dealers
Notebooks, filing, office supplies and desk organisers in clear price tiers.
French-language packaging
French instructions and warnings, with space reserved for Triman and Info-tri artwork.
Own brand
Your label on notebooks, pens or pencil cases, from about 300 pieces per model.
France: the practical facts
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Delivery from Poland | Typically 4–6 working days by pallet, longer for the south and Corsica |
| Label and instructions | French is required for consumer information; GPSR details such as the EU operator and batch or type number |
| VAT | Reverse charge with a valid French VAT number registered in VIES |
| Household packaging | Triman logo with the Info-tri sorting instructions, under the 2020 anti-waste law; Info-tri is drawn up by the packaging eco-organisations such as CITEO |
| Unique identifier | Each producer under an EPR scheme receives a unique identifier (IDU) from ADEME, one per scheme, to be shown on its terms or website; marketplaces must check it |
| Paper products | Graphic paper has its own EPR scheme, run by CITEO; whether a given paper or notebook product is covered depends on the product, so check with the eco-organisation |
| Children’s items | Items that count as toys, such as some kids art sets, also fall under the French EPR scheme for toys |
A summary for planning, not legal advice. Rules for foreign sellers and representatives are being updated; we check what applies to your goods per order.
Categories for the French market
Pens
Ballpoint, gel, erasable, metal and eco pens, fountain pens, cartridges and ink.
Pencils
HB and drawing pencils, mechanical and carpenter pencils, logo pencils.
Markers & highlighters
Permanent and paint markers, brush pens, fineliners, pastel highlighters.
Notebooks & planners
Hardcover, PU leather, linen, kraft and spiral notebooks, planners, diaries.
Paper & cards
Copy paper, coloured card, origami and tissue paper, thank-you cards, bookmarks.
Sticky notes
Neon, pastel and transparent sticky notes, memo cubes, index tabs.
Art supplies
Acrylic, watercolour, gouache and oil paints, canvas, brushes, sketchbooks.
Colouring & crayons
Coloured pencils, wax crayons, oil pastels, colouring books, kids art sets.
School supplies
Rulers, geometry sets, erasers, sharpeners, scissors, book covers, sets.
Pencil cases & school bags
Pencil cases, school and trolley backpacks, 3-in-1 sets, drawstring bags.
Office supplies
Staplers, punches, binder clips, push pins, tape, glue sticks, calculators, stamps.
Desk organisers
Pen pots, mesh and wooden organisers, letter trays, book stands, bookends.
Filing & folders
Snap and presentation folders, display books, files, clipboards, padfolios.
Boards & chalk
Magnetic whiteboards, dry-erase planners, cork boards, chalk and chalk markers.
Badges & lanyards
Printed lanyards, ID holders, badge reels, name badges, button badges, pins.
Gift sets
Notebook and pen gift sets and welcome kits with your logo.
Before your first French delivery
- VAT number valid in VIES for the reverse charge
- Your unique identifiers (IDU) for packaging and, where relevant, paper and toys
- Triman and Info-tri artwork agreed for the retail packaging
- French instructions and warnings approved
- Packaging weights and paper weights from us for your declarations
- Back-to-school orders placed between January and April
How we start with French buyers
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1
Your list
Products, links or categories and quantities.
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2
Offer
Delivered prices to France, minimums and lead times.
2 working days -
3
Packaging artwork
French texts, Triman and Info-tri placed on the packaging for approval.
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4
Production
Production and inspection before shipment.
8–12 weeks -
5
Delivery
Road delivery from Poland to your address in France.
Typically 4–6 days
Frequently asked questions
Who puts the Triman logo on the packaging?
It has to be on household packaging placed on the French market. We print it with the Info-tri block on your retail packaging, blister card or display box when you tell us the goods are for France.
Are notebooks and paper covered by the graphic paper EPR?
Graphic paper in France has its own EPR scheme, run by CITEO, and some paper products are covered by it. Which of your items count depends on the product, so confirm the list and fees with the eco-organisation; we give you paper weights per item.
Do I need a unique identifier?
If you are the producer under an EPR scheme in France, yes: ADEME issues one per scheme. When you buy from us and sell in France, you are usually that producer.
When should French shops order for the September school start?
Catalogue goods ordered between January and April typically arrive in June–July, ahead of the early-September school start. Own-brand items should be confirmed by about March, because factory holidays in late January–February stop production for several weeks.
Do you sell to French consumers?
No. We supply businesses only.
Buying stationery for France?
Send your list. We quote delivered prices and prepare French packaging with Triman and Info-tri.
Request a quote for France
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Prices delivered to your door, customs and VAT included in the calculation
- Written offer within 2 working days