Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$5.9B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$4.5B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$1.4B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $5.9B from France and exported $4.5B to it, across 3,608 imported product categories.
France was the 13th-largest source of U.S. goods imports in August 2026. Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $67.8B from France and exported $48.8B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $1.4B with France, importing 1.3× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from France in August 2026 (preliminary) were 37% higher, and exports to France were 22% higher.
France is one of the world's largest economies and a founding EU member, with a highly diversified export base spanning aerospace, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, agricultural products, and machinery. As part of the EU customs union, France applies the EU common external tariff and benefits from the EU's extensive network of free trade agreements. Major ports including Le Havre and Marseille, along with Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, serve as critical gateways for both European and global trade flows.
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France's top exports include aircraft and aerospace equipment, pharmaceuticals, vehicles and automotive parts, luxury goods and cosmetics, wines and spirits, and machinery.
The Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI) is France's customs authority. As an EU member, France applies the EU Customs Code, and goods cleared in France are in free circulation throughout the EU.
Yes, food and agricultural imports into France must comply with EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations, including inspections at designated border control posts. French authorities also enforce EU geographical indication (GI) protections strictly.
The top U.S. imports from France are Medicaments in Measured Doses or Retail Packaging, Airplanes & Aircraft and Turbojets with Thrust Exceeding 25 kN, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $532.7M | |
| 2 | $364.5M | |
| 3 | $352.7M | |
| 4 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $325.8M |
| 5 | $294.1M | |
| 6 | $278.7M | |
| 7 | $179.5M | |
| 8 | $150.3M | |
| 9 | $138.9M | |
| 10 | $127.4M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $1.4B |
| 2 | $591.1M | |
| 3 | $306.0M | |
| 4 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $139.7M |
| 5 | $109.5M | |
| 6 | $71.7M | |
| 7 | $56.8M | |
| 8 | $44.3M | |
| 9 | $41.3M | |
| 10 | $40.4M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$28.8B
Services Imports
$30.8B