Net trade in goods in France
France: Net trade in goods was -65.53 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in France is -65.53 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 144.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in France peaked at 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, -141.66 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
That places France 194th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -8.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -19.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -71.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -53.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -90.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -82.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -141.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -58.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 191 Egypt -43.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 192 Spain -55.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 193 Turkey -55.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 Philippines -66.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 India -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 United Kingdom -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -0.4067 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.9438 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 39,919 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 9.49 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 2.74 trillion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 39,919 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -49.83 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -53.93 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 326.76 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in France?
- Net trade in goods in France was -65.53 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -141.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does France rank for net trade in goods?
- France ranks 194th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 144.0%. 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 Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.