Exporters' pain felt in faraway Paris

Finding a parking space around the bustling wholesale market of Aubervilliers in northern Paris used to be a harrowing experience.

During the peak season, bulk buyers from across Europe often had to wait in queues before getting a parking space.

After all, Aubervilliers is the continent's largest wholesale hub of Chinese goods where one could get trendy but inexpensive products - from garments and footwear to glasses and toys.