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
Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data in France, 1980–2026
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 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 Germany 462,978 compare
- 4 Netherlands 259,480 compare
- 5 Ireland 204,199 compare
- 6 Switzerland 197,949 compare
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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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