Trade lane

What France buys from Italy.

France imported USD 54bn of manufactured and processed goods from Italy in 2024, down 2 per cent on 2022. That is 9 per cent of everything France imported in these lines, and Italy is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Italy dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 54bnfrom Italy in 2024 (USD 55bn in 2022)
9 per centof France's imports in these lines, USD 574bn from every source
2,306product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3Italy's rank among France's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what France paid Italy for it at the border, Italy's share of everything France imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 32 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of France's imports49 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 477m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 516,072 a tonne, 2,271 tonnes
    USD 1.2bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of France's imports8 per cent, 146 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 830m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,599 a tonne, 41,350 tonnes
    USD 934min 2024
  3. 3

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221

    Share of France's imports65 per cent, 123 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 880m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 306,683 a tonne, 2,940 tonnes
    USD 902min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only 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...HS 870421

    Share of France's imports22 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.2bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,167 a tonne, 78,394 tonnes
    USD 875min 2024
  5. 5

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of France's imports29 per cent, 146 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 558m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 127,272 a tonne, 5,417 tonnes
    USD 689min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of France's imports11 per cent, 163 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 625m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,186 a tonne, 82,362 tonnes
    USD 674min 2024
  7. 7

    Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721

    Share of France's imports62 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 720m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 776 a tonne, 742,123 tonnes
    USD 576min 2024
  8. 8

    Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590

    Share of France's imports22 per cent, 135 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 358m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,665 a tonne, 95,220 tonnes
    USD 444min 2024
  9. 9

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of France's imports10 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 334m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,933 a tonne, 28,111 tonnes
    USD 420min 2024
  10. 10

    Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940161

    Share of France's imports32 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 430m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,262 a tonne, 36,575 tonnes
    USD 412min 2024
  11. 11

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of France's imports23 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 404m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,492 a tonne, 54,357 tonnes
    USD 407min 2024
  12. 12

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359

    Share of France's imports69 per cent, 115 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 348m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 214,882 a tonne, 1,813 tonnes
    USD 390min 2024
  13. 13

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of France's imports15 per cent, 158 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 419m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,201 a tonne, 73,410 tonnes
    USD 382min 2024
  14. 14

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of France's imports5 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 416m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,035 a tonne, 20,409 tonnes
    USD 368min 2024
  15. 15

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of France's imports16 per cent, 124 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 432m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,681 a tonne, 16,868 tonnes
    USD 366min 2024
  16. 16

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of France's imports23 per cent, 141 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 297m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 85,931 a tonne, 4,187 tonnes
    USD 360min 2024
  17. 17

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222

    Share of France's imports40 per cent, 135 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 276m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 211,989 a tonne, 1,682 tonnes
    USD 356min 2024
  18. 18

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Share of France's imports27 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 298m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,113 a tonne, 50,078 tonnes
    USD 356min 2024
  19. 19

    Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090

    Share of France's imports19 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 419m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,411 a tonne, 132,542 tonnes
    USD 320min 2024
  20. 20

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 177 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 321m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,109 a tonne, 43,065 tonnes
    USD 306min 2024
  21. 21

    Sunglasses: corrective, protective or otherHS 900410

    Share of France's imports51 per cent, 111 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 309m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 321,936 a tonne, 916 tonnes
    USD 295min 2024
  22. 22

    Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 190219

    Share of France's imports60 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 275m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,355 a tonne, 211,287 tonnes
    USD 286min 2024
  23. 23

    Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360

    Share of France's imports17 per cent, 133 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 274m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,932 a tonne, 72,773 tonnes
    USD 286min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of France's imports35 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 265m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 141,136 a tonne, 1,975 tonnes
    USD 279min 2024
  25. 25

    Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110

    Share of France's imports86 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 398 a tonne, 643,175 tonnes
    USD 256min 2024
  26. 26

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of France's imports8 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 222m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,677 a tonne, 32,819 tonnes
    USD 252min 2024
  27. 27

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of France's imports7 per cent, 143 source countries
    Changeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 178m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,955 a tonne, 7,390 tonnes
    USD 236min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815

    Share of France's imports26 per cent, 134 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 218m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,439 a tonne, 51,909 tonnes
    USD 230min 2024
  29. 29

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of France's imports15 per cent, 114 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 218m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,388 a tonne, 42,210 tonnes
    USD 227min 2024
  30. 30

    Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 870590

    Share of France's imports43 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 212m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,482 a tonne, 17,724 tonnes
    USD 221min 2024
  31. 31

    Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850

    Share of France's imports21 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 230m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,654 a tonne, 32,288 tonnes
    USD 215min 2024
  32. 32

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Share of France's imports20 per cent, 121 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 253m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,973 a tonne, 26,831 tonnes
    USD 214min 2024
  33. 33

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 730661

    Share of France's imports58 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 291m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,056 a tonne, 200,665 tonnes
    USD 212min 2024
  34. 34

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 122 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 169m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,996 a tonne, 23,361 tonnes
    USD 210min 2024
  35. 35

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of France's imports10 per cent, 88 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 232m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,749 a tonne, 76,229 tonnes
    USD 210min 2024
  36. 36

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-upHS 330420

    Share of France's imports48 per cent, 99 source countries
    Changeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 151m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 45,692 a tonne, 4,457 tonnes
    USD 204min 2024
  37. 37

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of France's imports2 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 250m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,653 a tonne, 11,849 tonnes
    USD 197min 2024
  38. 38

    Furniture: parts, of woodHS 940391

    Share of France's imports37 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 198m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,222 a tonne, 87,394 tonnes
    USD 194min 2024
  39. 39

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640391

    Share of France's imports25 per cent, 121 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 200m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 68,999 a tonne, 2,799 tonnes
    USD 193min 2024
  40. 40

    Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191

    Share of France's imports7 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 153m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 974,477 a tonne, 195 tonnes
    USD 190min 2024
  41. 41

    Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190220

    Share of France's imports60 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 145m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,667 a tonne, 39,568 tonnes
    USD 185min 2024
  42. 42

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellularHS 392190

    Share of France's imports20 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 224m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,933 a tonne, 36,940 tonnes
    USD 182min 2024
  43. 43

    Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS 481820

    Share of France's imports42 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 176m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,192 a tonne, 83,073 tonnes
    USD 182min 2024
  44. 44

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 98 source countries
    Changeup 98 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,586 a tonne, 10,301 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  45. 45

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hairHS 611011

    Share of France's imports36 per cent, 122 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 168,771 a tonne, 1,055 tonnes
    USD 178min 2024
  46. 46

    Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings...HS 830890

    Share of France's imports45 per cent, 87 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 115,773 a tonne, 1,507 tonnes
    USD 174min 2024
  47. 47

    Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display...HS 841850

    Share of France's imports36 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 201m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,971 a tonne, 14,482 tonnes
    USD 173min 2024
  48. 48

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of France's imports11 per cent, 98 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 152m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,745 a tonne, 8,121 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  49. 49

    Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710

    Share of France's imports17 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,114 a tonne, 18,372 tonnes
    USD 167min 2024
  50. 50

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 160 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 159m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 105,813 a tonne, 1,575 tonnes
    USD 167min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings, including cage and roller assemblies n.e.c. in heading no. 8482HS 848250USD 22m in 2024, up 333 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Italy supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  2. WhiskiesHS 220830USD 24m in 2024, up 323 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Italy supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  3. Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patientHS 300630USD 59m in 2024, up 305 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Italy supplies 33 per cent of the line.
  4. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 33m in 2024, up 256 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Italy supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  5. Machinery: for making paper or paperboardHS 843920USD 25m in 2024, up 242 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Italy supplies 81 per cent of the line.
  6. Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811USD 62m in 2024, up 235 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Italy supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  7. Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110USD 37m in 2024, up 206 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Italy supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  8. Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241USD 149m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022). Italy supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  9. Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for...HS 481029USD 31m in 2024, up 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Italy supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  10. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 45m in 2024, up 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Italy supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  11. Dresses: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620441USD 19m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Italy supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  12. Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)HS 680291USD 38m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Italy supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  13. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 1.2bn in 2024, up 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 477m in 2022). Italy supplies 49 per cent of the line.
  14. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly...HS 420229USD 21m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Italy supplies 52 per cent of the line.
  15. Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220510USD 71m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022). Italy supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  16. Parts of vacuum cleanersHS 850870USD 12m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Italy supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  17. Wood: doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood)HS 441829USD 26m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Italy supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  18. Machinery: for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapterHS 847759USD 25m in 2024, up 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Italy supplies 44 per cent of the line.
  19. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110USD 256m in 2024, up 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022). Italy supplies 86 per cent of the line.
  20. Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surfaceHS 680221USD 19m in 2024, up 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Italy supplies 33 per cent of the line.
Where Italy dominates

Lines where Italy supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Italy ships at least 60 per cent of what France imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 42022165 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 902m; 123 source countries in all.
  2. Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 69072162 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 576m; 61 source countries in all.
  3. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 64035969 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 390m; 115 source countries in all.
  4. Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 19021960 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 286m; 82 source countries in all.
  5. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 22011086 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 256m; 75 source countries in all.
  6. Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise preparedHS 19022060 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 185m; 52 source countries in all.
  7. Wine: sparklingHS 22041074 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 131m; 68 source countries in all.
  8. Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 20021068 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 119m; 51 source countries in all.
  9. Footwear: outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materialsHS 64042078 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 76m; 124 source countries in all.
  10. Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 22051082 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 71m; 37 source countries in all.
  11. Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheetsHS 48064063 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 61m; 32 source countries in all.
  12. Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62141075 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 60m; 84 source countries in all.
  13. Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 19021166 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 53m; 63 source countries in all.
  14. Furskin articles: apparel and clothing accessoriesHS 43031065 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 49m; 69 source countries in all.
  15. Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 50072081 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 40m; 40 source countries in all.
  16. Machines: automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devicesHS 84762172 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 29m; 23 source countries in all.
  17. Machinery: for making paper or paperboardHS 84392081 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 25m; 18 source countries in all.
  18. Machinery and mechanical appliances: presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for...HS 84793061 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 24m; 27 source countries in all.
  19. Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, incl. parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, no hair, excluding leather of heading...HS 41079984 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 24m; 39 source countries in all.
  20. Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts thereforHS 96061073 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 21m; 46 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Italy's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to France at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439Italy: USD 1.2bn at USD 516,072 a tonne. China: USD 239m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 378,508 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 261,162 a tonne.
  2. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Italy: USD 934m at USD 22,599 a tonne. Turkey: USD 26m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 14,238 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,440 a tonne.
  3. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221Italy: USD 902m at USD 306,683 a tonne. Spain: USD 156m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 238,876 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 210,814 a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with only 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...HS 870421Italy: USD 875m at USD 11,167 a tonne. Poland: USD 421m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 7,866 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,043 a tonne.
  5. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399Italy: USD 689m at USD 127,272 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 476m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 49,135 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 49,351 a tonne.
  6. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Italy: USD 674m at USD 8,186 a tonne. Germany: USD 791m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 4,029 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,613 a tonne.
  7. Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721Italy: USD 576m at USD 776 a tonne. Portugal: USD 54m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 600 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 638 a tonne.
  8. Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590Italy: USD 444m at USD 4,665 a tonne. Germany: USD 434m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 2,582 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,777 a tonne.
  9. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332Italy: USD 420m at USD 14,933 a tonne. Turkey: USD 132m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 11,656 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,322 a tonne.
  10. Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940161Italy: USD 412m at USD 11,262 a tonne. China: USD 291m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 4,004 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,473 a tonne.
  11. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449Italy: USD 407m at USD 7,492 a tonne. Bosnia and Herzegovina: USD 25m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 5,978 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,652 a tonne.
  12. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359Italy: USD 390m at USD 214,882 a tonne. Portugal: USD 64m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 54,609 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 104,476 a tonne.
  13. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690Italy: USD 382m at USD 5,201 a tonne. Turkey: USD 62m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 3,299 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,406 a tonne.
  14. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Italy: USD 366m at USD 21,681 a tonne. China: USD 368m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 11,608 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 34,408 a tonne.
  15. Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419Italy: USD 360m at USD 85,931 a tonne. China: USD 388m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 12,680 a tonne, 85 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 32,429 a tonne.
  16. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222Italy: USD 356m at USD 211,989 a tonne. China: USD 228m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 19,402 a tonne, 91 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,298 a tonne.
  17. Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090Italy: USD 320m at USD 2,411 a tonne. Germany: USD 401m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1,140 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,107 a tonne.
  18. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Italy: USD 306m at USD 7,109 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 167m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 5,674 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,451 a tonne.
  19. Sunglasses: corrective, protective or otherHS 900410Italy: USD 295m at USD 321,936 a tonne. China: USD 131m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 99,989 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 211,728 a tonne.
  20. Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360Italy: USD 286m at USD 3,932 a tonne. China: USD 330m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 2,094 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,451 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to France with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Italy's part of everything France imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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