As French, I don't remember the last time I've seen "Made in France" for a mechanical/technological good.

I'd guess the French rating is mostly due to the high quality food they export. Same as Italy. Outside of Europe, you probably won't see a "made in France" label on anything except for cheese, wine and champagne.

Also fashion. Paris is still considered one of the great fashion centers of the world so any clothes coming out of there gets an extra reputation 'bonus'

Wine, Cheese, Cars.

D.O.C. seems to be more common than Fabrique en France. ISTR Citroens having Fabrique en France on their manuals back in the day.

Calling wine and cheese technological goods seems to be pushing the definition a bit far.

Surprisingly, those are a very large share of France's exports.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_France#/media/File:...

French cars have a pretty poor reputation - budget, unreliable cars, vintage Citroen notwithstanding.

Devialet are a recent one. Very, very impressive engineering indeed and all designed and made in France: https://www.devialet.com/

Cars

The study didn't specify mechanical/technological goods. So food, clothing, etc. all count.