Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France

France: Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data was 267,215 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
267,215
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
3rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
267,215
in 2026
All-time low
28,829
in 1980
Years of data
47
1980–2026

Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France, 1980–2026

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Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2026, exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France stood at 267,215. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 46.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France peaked at 267,215 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 28,829, in 1980.

That places France 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France, year by year

Annual values for Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France, 1980 to 2026.
Year Value Change
1980 28,829
1981 33,302 +15.5%
1982 34,868 +4.7%
1983 39,350 +12.9%
1984 44,527 +13.2%
1985 45,564 +2.3%
1986 41,975 -7.9%
1987 44,570 +6.2%
1988 48,905 +9.7%
1989 55,456 +13.4%
1990 55,885 +0.8%
1991 59,879 +7.1%
1992 61,440 +2.6%
1993 63,284 +3.0%
1994 71,292 +12.7%
1995 73,850 +3.6%
1996 79,609 +7.8%
1997 91,430 +14.8%
1998 93,543 +2.3%
1999 100,118 +7.0%
2000 115,108 +15.0%
2001 109,622 -4.8%
2002 112,710 +2.8%
2003 111,786 -0.8%
2004 119,458 +6.9%
2005 127,605 +6.8%
2006 135,197 +5.9%
2007 141,608 +4.7%
2008 138,240 -2.4%
2009 125,417 -9.3%
2010 142,826 +13.9%
2011 154,163 +7.9%
2012 159,455 +3.4%
2013 163,146 +2.3%
2014 170,660 +4.6%
2015 179,433 +5.1%
2016 182,420 +1.7%
2017 193,212 +5.9%
2018 204,036 +5.6%
2019 203,851 -0.1%
2020 182,748 -10.4%
2021 220,163 +20.5%
2022 255,656 +16.1%
2023 249,449 -2.4%
2024 259,128 +3.9%
2025 264,398 +2.0%
2026 267,215 +1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 41,735 28,829 55,456 10
1990s 75,033 55,885 100,118 10
2000s 123,675 109,622 141,608 10
2010s 175,320 142,826 204,036 10
2020s 242,680 182,748 267,215 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 1.91 million compare
  2. 2 Germany 462,978 compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 259,480 compare
  4. 5 Ireland 204,199 compare
  5. 6 Switzerland 197,949 compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France?
Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France was 267,215 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 267,215 in 2026.
What is the lowest exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 28,829 in 1980.
How does France rank for exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data?
France ranks 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2026.
Is exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 46.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 1,395 data points, 1978–2026
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