Iron & steel in France | OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2021, France exported $18.4B in Iron & steel, making it the 10th largest exporter of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 10th most exported product in France. The main destination of Iron & steel exports from France are: Germany ($4.01B), Italy ($2.59B), Spain ($2.48B), Belgium ($2.48B), and Turkey ($941M).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron & steel of France between 2020 and 2021 were Germany ($1.59B), Italy ($1.31B), and Belgium ($997M).

Imports In 2021, France imported $14.6B in Iron & steel, becoming the 13th largest importer of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 11th most imported product in France. France imports Iron & steel primarily from: Belgium ($3.9B), Germany ($3.15B), Spain ($1.94B), Italy ($1.86B), and Netherlands ($1.09B).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron & steel for France between 2020 and 2021 were Belgium ($1.21B), Germany ($1.05B), and Italy ($817M).

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EXPORTS (2021): $18.4B

IMPORTS (2021): $14.6B

NET TRADE (2021): $3.84B

In 2021, France exported $18.4B in Iron & steel. The main destinations of France exports on Iron & steel were Germany ($4.01B), Italy ($2.59B), Spain ($2.48B), Belgium ($2.48B), and Turkey ($941M).

In 2021, France imported $14.6B in Iron & steel, mainly from Belgium ($3.9B), Germany ($3.15B), Spain ($1.94B), Italy ($1.86B), and Netherlands ($1.09B).