Goods imports in France
France: Goods imports was 769.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
769.91 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
5th
of 200 countries
All-time high
800.69 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
48.76 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Goods imports in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods imports in France is 769.91 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in France peaked at 800.69 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 48.76 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places France 5th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in France, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 48.76 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 58.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 64.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 74.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1979 | 97.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1980 | 120.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 110.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 107.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 98.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 96.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 101.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 121.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 150.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 168.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 181.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 220.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1991 | 217.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 223.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 190.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1994 | 217.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 259.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1996 | 259.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 252.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 270.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 274.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 292.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 286.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 296.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 351.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 416.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 458.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 512.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 590.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 674.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 521.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 571.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 677.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 630.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 644.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 641.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 542.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 539.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 592.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 651.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 628.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 556.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 688.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2022 | 800.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 762.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 733.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 769.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 769.91 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.20 billion BoP, current US$, 17.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- France's 769.91 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 13.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 68.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 97.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 125.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 96.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 181.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 238.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 190.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 274.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 440.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 286.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 674.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 611.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 539.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 677.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 718.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 556.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 800.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in France?
- Goods imports in France was 769.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 800.69 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does France rank for goods imports?
- France ranks 5th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. 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.