Goods imports:
~US$ 900 billion per year (world top 6)
France
France — Global Import Market
France is one of the world's largest importers, bringing in roughly US$ 900 billion in goods each year. As the EU's second-largest economy, it imports substantial volumes of machinery, vehicles, energy, and chemicals to support its industrial and consumer base.
Market overview — imports by volume
Global share of imports:
~3.5%
Import reliance:
high on energy, machinery, and intermediate goods
Notable:
a deep B2B and consumer market within the EU single market
Top 10 imported items by value
1. Machinery & mechanical appliances
2. Motor vehicles & parts
3. Electrical machinery & electronics
4. Mineral fuels & oils
5. Chemical products & pharmaceuticals
6. Aircraft & aerospace equipment
7. Food & beverages
8. Plastics & articles
9. Data-processing & IT equipment
10. Medical & precision instruments
What this means for Canadian exporters
France is a large EU market for Canadian exporters, particularly in aerospace, machinery, food and beverages. Access via the CETA agreement gives Canadian goods a duty edge. French buyers in consumer and food categories often search in French, which plays to the local-language advantages our services unlock.