Australia (AUS) and France (FRA) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Australia-France Trade: In 2023, Australia exported $1.65B to France. The main products that Australia exported to France were Coal Briquettes ($713M), Rapeseed ($494M), and Radioactive Chemicals ($87M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Australia to France have increased at an annualized rate of 4.47%, from $1.33B in 2018 to $1.65B in 2023.

In 2009, Australia exported services to France worth $513M, with Travel ($364M), Financial services ($43.5M), and Transportation ($41.2M) being the largest in terms of value.

France-Australia Trade: In 2023, France exported $4.89B to Australia. The main products that France exported to Australia were Packaged Medicaments ($457M), Wine ($309M), and Perfumes ($244M). Over the past 5 years the exports of France to Australia have increased at an annualized rate of 4.91%, from $3.85B in 2018 to $4.89B in 2023.

In 2020, France exported services to Australia worth $1.13B, with Other business services ($428M), Travel ($215M), and Transportation ($214M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison: In 2023, Australia ranked 75 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.28), and 20 in total exports ($374B). That same year, France ranked 16 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.34), and 7 in total exports ($635B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Australia exported $1.65B to France. The main products exported from Australia to France were Coal Briquettes ($713M), Rapeseed ($494M), and Radioactive Chemicals ($87M). During the last 5 years the exports of Australia to France have increased at an annualized rate of 4.47%, from $1.33B in 2018 to $1.65B in 2023.

In 2018, France exported $4.89B to Australia. The main products exported from France to Australia were Packaged Medicaments ($457M), Wine ($309M), and Perfumes ($244M). During the last 5 years the exports of France to Australia have increased at an annualized rate of 4.91%, from $3.85B in 2023 to $4.89B in 2018.

Exports from Australia () to France () (2023)

Exports from France () to Australia () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Australia () and France ()

Australia Exports

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France Exports

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Market Competitiveness

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Australia
Top DestinationChina$137B

France
Top DestinationGermany$72.8B

This map shows whether countries import more from Australia or France. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Australia and France or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Australia than France included China ($137B), Japan ($59B), and South Korea ($20.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from France than Australia included Germany ($72.8B), Italy ($56.3B), and Belgium ($49.2B).

Difference in imports from France () and Australia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Australia - France

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This chart compares trade between Australia and France by product, considering products traded by both, Australia and France.

During 2023, Australia had a large net trade with France in the exports of Mineral Products ($718M), Vegetable Products ($510M), and Chemical Products ($138M).

During 2018, France had a large net trade with Australia in the exports of Chemical Products ($1.23B), Machines ($1.07B), and Transportation ($777M).

Bilateral Service Trade

Fra Year

Aus Year

In 2009, Australia exported services to France worth $513M, with Travel ($364M), Financial services ($43.5M), and Transportation ($41.2M) being the largest in terms of value.

In 2020, France exported services to Australia worth $1.13B, with Other business services ($428M), Travel ($215M), and Transportation ($214M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Australia () to France () (2009)

Services Exports from France () to Australia () (2020)

Service Trade

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Australia and France. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Australia indicates it has a comparative advantage over France. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of France indicates it has a comparative advantage over Australia.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Australia () to France () (2023)

Exports from France () to Australia () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Australia () and France ()

Australia Exports

France Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from France () and Australia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Australia - France

Bilateral Service Trade

Services Exports from Australia () to France () (2009)

Services Exports from France () to Australia () (2020)

Service Trade

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Australia () and France () (2023)

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