Imports of goods and services in France
France: Imports of goods and services was 1.01 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.01 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
81st
of 192 countries
All-time high
1.04 trillion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
5.99 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in France, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
France recorded 1.01 trillion current LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in France peaked at 1.04 trillion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.99 billion current LCU, in 1960.
France ranks 81st of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.99 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 6.43 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1962 | 7.02 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1963 | 8.05 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1964 | 9.43 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1965 | 9.78 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 11.10 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1967 | 12.12 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 13.50 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1969 | 17.01 billion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 1970 | 19.97 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1971 | 22.38 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 25.49 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 31.15 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1974 | 46.64 billion current LCU | +49.7% |
| 1975 | 43.24 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 56.58 billion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 1977 | 64.05 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 68.48 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 82.54 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1980 | 104.00 billion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 1981 | 122.62 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 1982 | 143.41 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 151.41 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 171.34 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1985 | 183.41 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 170.59 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 1987 | 181.57 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 200.13 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1989 | 229.53 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1990 | 235.91 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 244.06 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 241.31 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 225.94 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 246.33 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 263.90 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 274.20 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 298.86 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 325.39 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 341.31 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 413.00 billion current LCU | +21.0% |
| 2001 | 420.20 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 416.71 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 413.07 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 444.58 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 487.37 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 534.26 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 567.68 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 596.62 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 509.48 billion current LCU | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 574.09 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 640.64 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 653.70 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 662.14 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 677.51 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 700.29 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 710.71 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 758.18 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 798.10 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 815.75 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 702.01 billion current LCU | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 815.14 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 1.04 trillion current LCU | +28.1% |
| 2023 | 1.02 trillion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 999.14 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 1.01 trillion current LCU | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.04 billion current LCU | 5.99 billion current LCU | 17.01 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 46.05 billion current LCU | 19.97 billion current LCU | 82.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 165.80 billion current LCU | 104.00 billion current LCU | 229.53 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 269.72 billion current LCU | 225.94 billion current LCU | 341.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 480.30 billion current LCU | 413.00 billion current LCU | 596.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 699.11 billion current LCU | 574.09 billion current LCU | 815.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 931.64 billion current LCU | 702.01 billion current LCU | 1.04 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 78 Albania 1.13 trillion current LCU compare
- 79 Singapore 1.12 trillion current LCU compare
- 80 Canada 1.04 trillion current LCU compare
- 82 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 968.51 billion current LCU compare
- 83 Cuba 893.75 billion current LCU compare
- 84 Morocco 871.94 billion current LCU compare
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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 3,445 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 3.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1678 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 8,218 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual -0.5409 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.1485 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 7,273 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -0.6179 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in France?
- Imports of goods and services in France was 1.01 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 trillion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.99 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does France rank for imports of goods and services?
- France ranks 81st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.