Merchandise imports in France
France: Merchandise imports was 786.43 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in France, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in France is 786.43 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in France peaked at 823.22 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.28 billion current US$, in 1960.
France ranks 7th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.53 billion current US$ | 6.28 billion current US$ | 17.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 53.56 billion current US$ | 19.13 billion current US$ | 107.01 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 134.98 billion current US$ | 104.36 billion current US$ | 192.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 266.17 billion current US$ | 217.35 billion current US$ | 315.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 482.12 billion current US$ | 328.61 billion current US$ | 716.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 645.24 billion current US$ | 567.66 billion current US$ | 720.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 741.01 billion current US$ | 581.30 billion current US$ | 823.22 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More private sector data for France
- Merchandise trade 43.7% (2025)
- Food imports 10.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 72.9% (2024)
- Food exports 13.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 78.0% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 683.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 426.82 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 17.5% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 54.5% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 370.04 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in France?
- Merchandise imports in France was 786.43 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 823.22 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.28 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does France rank for merchandise imports?
- France ranks 7th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.