Imports by region of origin in France
France: Imports by region of origin was 54.24 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
54.24 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
11th
of 210 countries
All-time high
62.79 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
436.00 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in France, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in France stood at 54.24 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in France peaked at 62.79 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 436.00 million current US$, in 1950.
That places France 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in France, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 683.80 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 660.80 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1950 | 436.00 million current US$ | -34.0% |
| 1951 | 633.20 million current US$ | +45.2% |
| 1952 | 594.40 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1953 | 450.90 million current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1954 | 446.60 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1955 | 551.80 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1956 | 798.20 million current US$ | +44.7% |
| 1957 | 959.40 million current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1958 | 649.40 million current US$ | -32.3% |
| 1959 | 523.20 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1960 | 880.90 million current US$ | +68.4% |
| 1961 | 851.00 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 894.20 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1964 | 1.30 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1965 | 1.27 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1967 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 1.50 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1971 | 2.07 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 2.48 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1973 | 3.52 billion current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1974 | 4.83 billion current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1975 | 4.82 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1976 | 5.54 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1977 | 5.69 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 6.81 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 9.29 billion current US$ | +36.4% |
| 1980 | 12.75 billion current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1981 | 11.91 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1982 | 11.05 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 9.96 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1984 | 9.86 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 9.77 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 11.29 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1987 | 13.35 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 15.88 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 16.99 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 21.55 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1991 | 24.77 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 22.68 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 19.62 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 22.13 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1995 | 24.23 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 24.38 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 26.37 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 28.14 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 28.62 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 28.83 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 28.61 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 26.77 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 25.58 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 28.87 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 31.19 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 28.82 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 31.98 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 35.45 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 30.66 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 31.91 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 37.49 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 39.92 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 41.52 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 39.94 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 36.68 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 38.13 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 38.35 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 41.10 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 42.34 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 33.14 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2021 | 38.05 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 62.79 billion current US$ | +65.0% |
| 2023 | 54.11 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2024 | 54.24 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 54.24 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 21.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- France's 54.24 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 29.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 672.30 million current US$ | 660.80 million current US$ | 683.80 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 604.31 million current US$ | 436.00 million current US$ | 959.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.22 billion current US$ | 851.00 million current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.72 billion current US$ | 2.07 billion current US$ | 9.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.28 billion current US$ | 9.77 billion current US$ | 16.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.25 billion current US$ | 19.62 billion current US$ | 28.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.68 billion current US$ | 25.58 billion current US$ | 35.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.74 billion current US$ | 31.91 billion current US$ | 42.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.47 billion current US$ | 33.14 billion current US$ | 62.79 billion current US$ | 5 |
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$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in France?
- Imports by region of origin in France was 54.24 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 62.79 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 436.00 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does France rank for imports by region of origin?
- France ranks 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.