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Export Market

France

ISO: FR / FRA

Country Profile

Capital Paris
Population 66.4M
GDP $3.16T (2024)
GDP per Capita $46,103
Income Level High Income
Currency euro (EUR €)
Language French
Timezone UTC-10:00
Region Europe · Western Europe

Trade Partners

France Exports To

  • Germany 11.0%
  • Italy 9.0%
  • USA 8.0%
  • Belgium 8.0%
  • Spain 7.0%

Key exports: aircraft, cars, packaged medicine, gas turbines, vehicle parts/accessories (2023)

France Imports From

  • Germany 15.0%
  • Belgium 11.0%
  • Netherlands 9.0%
  • Spain 8.0%
  • Italy 8.0%

Key imports: cars, natural gas, crude petroleum, refined petroleum, garments (2023)

Economic Overview

high-income, advanced EU economy and eurozone member; strong tourism, aircraft manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors; high public debt; ongoing pension reform efforts; transitioning to a green economy via "France 2030" strategy

Government: semi-presidential republic

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with France, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Europe

Trading Bloc Memberships

France is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

EEA European Economic Area Single Market UK Agreement EU European Union Political/Economic Union UK Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to France.

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Official Resources

Government export support for France.

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