Trade lane

What France buys from the United Kingdom.

France imported USD 23bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United Kingdom in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022. That is 4 per cent of everything France imported in these lines, and the United Kingdom is its number 8 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United Kingdom 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 23bnfrom the United Kingdom in 2024 (USD 21bn in 2022)
4 per centof France's imports in these lines, USD 574bn from every source
1,342product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#8the United Kingdom's rank among France's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what France paid the United Kingdom for it at the border, the United Kingdom'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 53 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112

    Share of France's imports57 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.5bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 982,904 a tonne, 1,968 tonnes
    USD 1.9bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730

    Share of France's imports13 per cent, 129 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 240,502 a tonne, 6,975 tonnes
    USD 1.7bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 575m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,621 a tonne, 34,131 tonnes
    USD 670min 2024
  4. 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 870360

    Share of France's imports11 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 357 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,235 a tonne, 19,850 tonnes
    USD 660min 2024
  5. 5

    WhiskiesHS 220830

    Share of France's imports72 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 618m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,312 a tonne, 88,743 tonnes
    USD 560min 2024
  6. 6

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of France's imports8 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 521min 2024
  7. 7

    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 imports4 per cent, 146 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 375m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 35,370 a tonne, 12,259 tonnes
    USD 434min 2024
  8. 8

    Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432

    Share of France's imports39 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 316m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 400min 2024
  9. 9

    Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720

    Share of France's imports34 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 341m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 321,501 a tonne, 1,066 tonnes
    USD 343min 2024
  10. 10

    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 imports8 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 295m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,905 a tonne, 34,589 tonnes
    USD 308min 2024
  11. 11

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

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 808,605 a tonne, 299 tonnes
    USD 242min 2024
  12. 12

    Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 300249

    Share of France's imports34 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changefrom USD 7m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 239min 2024
  13. 13

    Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720

    Share of France's imports30 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changefrom USD 14m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 9,622 a tonne, 19,500 tonnes
    USD 188min 2024
  14. 14

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of France's imports2 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 301m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,716 a tonne, 9,449 tonnes
    USD 186min 2024
  15. 15

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of France's imports4 per cent, 145 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 217m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 331,820 a tonne, 542 tonnes
    USD 180min 2024
  16. 16

    Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250

    Share of France's imports16 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 162m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,826 a tonne, 93,768 tonnes
    USD 171min 2024
  17. 17

    Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290

    Share of France's imports18 per cent, 110 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 51,597 a tonne, 3,264 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  18. 18

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of France's imports10 per cent, 177 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,186 a tonne, 14,389 tonnes
    USD 161min 2024
  19. 19

    Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199

    Share of France's imports20 per cent, 167 source countries
    Changeup 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,254 a tonne, 7,316 tonnes
    USD 155min 2024
  20. 20

    Titanium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8108HS 810890

    Share of France's imports15 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 77,800 a tonne, 1,966 tonnes
    USD 153min 2024
  21. 21

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of France's imports7 per cent, 160 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 116m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 58,894 a tonne, 2,553 tonnes
    USD 150min 2024
  22. 22

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

    Share of France's imports4 per cent, 177 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,576 a tonne, 15,128 tonnes
    USD 145min 2024
  23. 23

    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
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 141m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,258 a tonne, 8,356 tonnes
    USD 144min 2024
  24. 24

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

    Share of France's imports2 per cent, 163 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,268 a tonne, 18,253 tonnes
    USD 133min 2024
  25. 25

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other...HS 382290

    Share of France's imports44 per cent, 111 source countries
    Changeup 330 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 213,376 a tonne, 614 tonnes
    USD 131min 2024
  26. 26

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

    Share of France's imports16 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 195m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 130,729 a tonne, 979 tonnes
    USD 128min 2024
  27. 27

    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 imports5 per cent, 135 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,173 a tonne, 25,392 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  28. 28

    Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195

    Share of France's imports9 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 112m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,544 a tonne, 7,259 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  29. 29

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of France's imports4 per cent, 122 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 88m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 148,197 a tonne, 708 tonnes
    USD 105min 2024
  30. 30

    Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199

    Share of France's imports12 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 210,584 a tonne, 481 tonnes
    USD 101min 2024
  31. 31

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

    Share of France's imports3 per cent, 158 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,822 a tonne, 12,795 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  32. 32

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

    Share of France's imports6 per cent, 114 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,578 a tonne, 11,447 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  33. 33

    Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300410

    Share of France's imports35 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 87min 2024
  34. 34

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of France's imports4 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,505 a tonne, 4,135 tonnes
    USD 85min 2024
  35. 35

    Navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses)HS 901420

    Share of France's imports37 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5.2m a tonne, 16 tonnes
    USD 82min 2024
  36. 36

    Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mmHS 760720

    Share of France's imports34 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,474 a tonne, 8,384 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  37. 37

    Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910

    Share of France's imports7 per cent, 115 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,816 a tonne, 27,799 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  38. 38

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

    Share of France's imports3 per cent, 122 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,080 a tonne, 19,051 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  39. 39

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460

    Share of France's imports35 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 13,594 a tonne, 5,645 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  40. 40

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

    Share of France's imports3 per cent, 124 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 104,917 a tonne, 718 tonnes
    USD 75min 2024
  41. 41

    Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370

    Share of France's imports8 per cent, 129 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 159,616 a tonne, 451 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  42. 42

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of France's imports5 per cent, 103 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,164 a tonne, 13,832 tonnes
    USD 71min 2024
  43. 43

    Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720

    Share of France's imports36 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,666 a tonne, 9,260 tonnes
    USD 71min 2024
  44. 44

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of France's imports3 per cent, 140 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,542 a tonne, 2,684 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  45. 45

    Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120

    Share of France's imports10 per cent, 94 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 121,007 a tonne, 543 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  46. 46

    Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390

    Share of France's imports8 per cent, 130 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,526 a tonne, 18,573 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  47. 47

    Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of...HS 840890

    Share of France's imports12 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,762 a tonne, 3,538 tonnes
    USD 63min 2024
  48. 48

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of France's imports3 per cent, 120 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 25,623 a tonne, 2,438 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  49. 49

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

    Share of France's imports4 per cent, 98 source countries
    Changedown 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 202m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,702 a tonne, 1,822 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  50. 50

    Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 940110

    Share of France's imports25 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 480 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 419,209 a tonne, 143 tonnes
    USD 60min 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. Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 300249USD 239m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. The United Kingdom supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  2. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720USD 188m in 2024, from USD 14m in 2022. The United Kingdom supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  3. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382213USD 52m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. The United Kingdom supplies 62 per cent of the line.
  4. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839USD 37m in 2024, from USD 5m in 2022. The United Kingdom supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  5. Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 940110USD 60m in 2024, up 480 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 25 per cent of the line.
  6. 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 660m in 2024, up 357 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  7. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other...HS 382290USD 131m in 2024, up 330 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 44 per cent of the line.
  8. Polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39: in primary formsHS 391190USD 21m in 2024, up 311 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  9. Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911HS 491199USD 30m in 2024, up 304 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  10. Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710USD 31m in 2024, up 247 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  11. Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats'...HS 848790USD 25m in 2024, up 243 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  12. Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300USD 27m in 2024, up 214 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  13. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for...HS 300214USD 22m in 2024, up 204 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  14. Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatusHS 901920USD 48m in 2024, up 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  15. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215USD 521m in 2024, up 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  16. Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)HS 903039USD 15m in 2024, up 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 25 per cent of the line.
  17. Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kWHS 841182USD 15m in 2024, up 162 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 59 per cent of the line.
  18. Athletics and gymnastics equipmentHS 950691USD 13m in 2024, up 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  19. Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149USD 30m in 2024, up 134 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  20. Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092USD 31m in 2024, up 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 7 per cent of the line.
Where the United Kingdom dominates

Lines where the United Kingdom supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United Kingdom 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. WhiskiesHS 22083072 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 560m; 77 source countries in all.
  2. Golf clubs: completeHS 95063163 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 54m; 46 source countries in all.
  3. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 38221362 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 52m; 39 source countries in all.
  4. Gin and genevaHS 22085069 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 29m; 66 source countries in all.
  5. Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose: non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 39207176 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 20m; 21 source countries in all.
  6. Electric detonatorsHS 36036085 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 17m; 18 source countries in all.
  7. Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, resistance heated: hot isostatic pressesHS 85141161 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 4m; 19 source countries in all.
  8. Photographic (other than cinematographic) image projectors, enlargers, and reducers: parts and accessoriesHS 90089082 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 3m; 29 source countries in all.
  9. Glass: drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not...HS 70042068 per cent of France's imports of the line, USD 2m; 18 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 the United Kingdom'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. Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112The United Kingdom: USD 1.9bn at USD 982,904 a tonne. China: USD 7m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 559,092 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m a tonne.
  2. Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United Kingdom: USD 1.7bn at USD 240,502 a tonne. China: USD 106m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 177,752 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 516,267 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340The United Kingdom: USD 670m at USD 19,621 a tonne. Spain: USD 2.1bn (27 per cent of the line) at USD 13,776 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,711 a tonne.
  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 870360The United Kingdom: USD 660m at USD 33,235 a tonne. Germany: USD 2.1bn (37 per cent of the line) at USD 24,669 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,662 a tonne.
  5. WhiskiesHS 220830The United Kingdom: USD 560m at USD 6,312 a tonne. Italy: USD 24m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 4,292 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,143 a tonne.
  6. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490The United Kingdom: USD 434m at USD 35,370 a tonne. Italy: USD 934m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 22,599 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,440 a tonne.
  7. Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720The United Kingdom: USD 343m at USD 321,501 a tonne. China: USD 56m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 127,712 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 278,837 a tonne.
  8. 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 870421The United Kingdom: USD 308m at USD 8,905 a tonne. Switzerland: USD 5m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 5,129 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,043 a tonne.
  9. Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191The United Kingdom: USD 242m at USD 808,605 a tonne. Belgium: USD 198m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 610,949 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 902,046 a tonne.
  10. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720The United Kingdom: USD 188m at USD 9,622 a tonne. China: USD 42m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 3,925 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,054 a tonne.
  11. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United Kingdom: USD 180m at USD 331,820 a tonne. China: USD 1.4bn (28 per cent of the line) at USD 144,568 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 287,244 a tonne.
  12. Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250The United Kingdom: USD 171m at USD 1,826 a tonne. Belgium: USD 198m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 873 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,843 a tonne.
  13. Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290The United Kingdom: USD 168m at USD 51,597 a tonne. Germany: USD 226m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 19,547 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,266 a tonne.
  14. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United Kingdom: USD 161m at USD 11,186 a tonne. Germany: USD 264m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 5,663 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,079 a tonne.
  15. Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199The United Kingdom: USD 155m at USD 21,254 a tonne. Italy: USD 110m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 3,829 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,554 a tonne.
  16. Titanium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8108HS 810890The United Kingdom: USD 153m at USD 77,800 a tonne. Russia: USD 124m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 50,578 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 68,386 a tonne.
  17. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300The United Kingdom: USD 150m at USD 58,894 a tonne. China: USD 1.1bn (48 per cent of the line) at USD 11,446 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,454 a tonne.
  18. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690The United Kingdom: USD 145m at USD 9,576 a tonne. Italy: USD 306m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 7,109 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,451 a tonne.
  19. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322The United Kingdom: USD 144m at USD 17,258 a tonne. Spain: USD 3.1bn (34 per cent of the line) at USD 13,773 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,786 a tonne.
  20. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899The United Kingdom: USD 133m at USD 7,268 a tonne. Germany: USD 791m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 4,029 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,613 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 the United Kingdom'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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