Net trade in goods and services in France
France: Net trade in goods and services was -6.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods and services in France is -6.78 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 77.3% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in France peaked at 43.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, -70.15 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
France ranks 172nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -189.73 million BoP, current US$ | -41.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -27.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -56.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -33.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -70.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 169 Moldova -5.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 170 Tajikistan -6.47 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 171 Kyrgyzstan -6.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 173 Kenya -7.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 174 Yemen -7.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 175 Jordan -7.71 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Exports of goods and services 1.3% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.99 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.73 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 16.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 100.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.12 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 994.80 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 942.37 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 0.5% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 592.76 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in France?
- Net trade in goods and services in France was -6.78 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 and services recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 43.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -70.15 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does France rank for net trade in goods and services?
- France ranks 172nd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. 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 and services (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 and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.