Merchandise imports in France
France: Merchandise imports was 786.43 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
786.43 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
7th
of 206 countries
All-time high
823.22 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
6.28 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
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$, in 1960.
France ranks 7th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in France, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.28 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 6.68 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1962 | 7.38 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1963 | 8.74 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 10.10 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1965 | 10.38 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 11.86 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1967 | 12.44 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1968 | 14.02 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 17.37 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1970 | 19.13 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1971 | 21.34 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 27.00 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1973 | 37.74 billion current US$ | +39.8% |
| 1974 | 52.92 billion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1975 | 53.95 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 64.08 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1977 | 70.64 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 81.79 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 107.01 billion current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1980 | 134.87 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1981 | 120.95 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1982 | 115.71 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 105.91 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 104.36 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 108.25 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 129.40 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1987 | 158.48 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1988 | 178.86 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1989 | 192.99 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 234.44 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1991 | 231.78 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 239.64 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 217.35 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 246.00 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 289.39 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 294.56 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 285.03 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 307.77 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 315.75 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 338.94 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 328.61 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 329.26 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 398.84 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 470.94 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 504.12 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 541.92 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 630.86 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 716.79 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 560.87 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 611.07 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 720.03 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 674.41 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 681.47 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 676.62 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 570.76 billion current US$ | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 567.66 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 619.33 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 676.44 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 654.66 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 581.30 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 715.08 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2022 | 823.22 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 788.18 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 751.84 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2025 | 786.43 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 786.43 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.50 billion current US$, 17.7× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- France's 786.43 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.46 billion current US$, 12.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.53 billion current US$ | 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)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 9,940 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 11,444 current US$ per person (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.