Goods imports (BoP, current US$) in France
France: Goods imports (BoP, current US$) was 770.62 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
770.62 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.1%
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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods imports in France is 770.62 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 42.0% 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$, in 1975.
That places France 5th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports (BoP, current US$) 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 | 763.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 733.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2025 | 770.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 770.62 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.17 billion BoP, current US$, 16.3× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- France's 770.62 billion BoP, current US$ 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 | 718.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 556.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 800.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 2 China 2.69 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 3 Germany 1.32 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 United Kingdom 825.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 India 762.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Hong Kong 747.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Japan 728.97 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0112 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 549.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.851 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 400.93 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in France?
- Goods imports in France was 770.62 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 42.0%. 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.