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France-United Kingdom Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $66.43B total volume •France surplus: $12.56B

France → United Kingdom

$39.49B

Exports (2023)

United Kingdom → France

$26.94B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$12.56B

Surplus for France

Total Trade

$66.43B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between France and United Kingdom. Green line shows exports from France, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the France-United Kingdom commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

France → United Kingdom Exports

$39.49B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
4.6% top product
1Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$1.83B
4.6% of exports
2Electrical energy
$1.74B
4.4% of exports
3Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$1.15B
2.9% of exports
4Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$1.14B
2.9% of exports
5Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$1.10B
2.8% of exports
6Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$885.90M
2.2% of exports
7Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$863.52M
2.2% of exports
8Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$675.42M
1.7% of exports
9Wine: sparkling
$635.61M
1.6% of exports
10Perfumes and toilet waters
$590.07M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

France's export portfolio to United Kingdom demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

United Kingdom → France Imports

$26.94B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
7.0% concentration
1Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$1.89B
7.0% of imports
2Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$1.30B
4.8% of imports
3Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$660.54M
2.5% of imports
4Whiskies
$609.91M
2.3% of imports
5Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
$417.31M
1.5% of imports
6Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$394.64M
1.5% of imports
7Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$393.84M
1.5% of imports
8Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$386.61M
1.4% of imports
9Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$375.68M
1.4% of imports
10Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$360.71M
1.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

France's import pattern from United Kingdom reveals strategic sourcingin turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

France demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg to United Kingdom, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $66.43B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: France-United Kingdom Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $66.43 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: France maintains a surplus of $12.56 billion
  • Export Focus: France's primary exports include aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, electrical energy, turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from United Kingdom include turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents one of the world's largest trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $66.43B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with France leveraging its comparative advantages in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

France's specialization in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kgcomplements United Kingdom's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $66.43B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $66.43B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $66.43 billion bilateral trade volume represents a major economic driverfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Very High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg and turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

France's trade surplus of $12.56 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electrical energy present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between France and United Kingdom represents a total trade volume of $66.43 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for France, with exports exceeding importsby $12.56 billion.

Export Strengths

France's exports to United Kingdom total $39.49 billion, with competitive advantages in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, representing $1.83B or4.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from United Kingdom amount to $26.94 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, with Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN comprising7.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates France's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023