2023
Exports
$375MWorld Rnk 10 / 165
Flag Rnk 268 / 1216
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Hydrogen
-0.073Rnk 582 / 1025
2023
Imports
$430MWorld Rnk 9 / 217
Flag Rnk 319 / 1214
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of France
1.34Rnk 16 / 132

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Exports In 2023, France exported $375M in Hydrogen, making it the 10th largest exporter of Hydrogen in the world. At the same year, Hydrogen was the 268th most exported product in France. The main destination of Hydrogen exports from France are: Germany ($156M), Italy ($43.2M), Malaysia ($32.5M), Belgium ($24.7M), and South Korea ($14.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Hydrogen of France between 2022 and 2023 were Belgium ($15.1M), Netherlands ($5.57M), and United States ($3.81M).

Imports In 2023, France imported $430M in Hydrogen, becoming the 9th largest importer of Hydrogen in the world. At the same year, Hydrogen was the 319th most imported product in France. France imports Hydrogen primarily from: Algeria ($167M), Netherlands ($72.9M), Germany ($51.6M), Belgium ($39.2M), and Sweden ($16.1M).

The fastest growing import markets in Hydrogen for France between 2022 and 2023 were Algeria ($82.6M), Belgium ($14.4M), and Germany ($10.5M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Elkem Silicones (2) were at the forefront of shipping Hydrogen from France to the United States.

Latest Trends

Dec 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$375M
IMPORTS (2023)$430M
NET TRADE (2023)-$54.8M

In 2023, France exported $375M in Hydrogen. The main destinations of France exports on Hydrogen were Germany ($156M), Italy ($43.2M), Malaysia ($32.5M), Belgium ($24.7M), and South Korea ($14.9M).

In 2023, France imported $430M in Hydrogen, mainly from Algeria ($167M), Netherlands ($72.9M), Germany ($51.6M), Belgium ($39.2M), and Sweden ($16.1M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Hydrogen EXPORT MARKETS FOR France WERE (2022 - 2023):
Belgium$15.1M (157%)
Netherlands$5.57M (166%)
United States$3.81M (144%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Hydrogen BY France WERE (2022 - 2023):
Germany-$100M (-39.1%)
Italy-$29.2M (-40.3%)
Israel-$21.9M (-99.1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, France's main exporting competitors in Hydrogen were:
In 2023, France's main importing competitors in Hydrogen were:
China $2.1B
Japan $1.45B
Germany $1.27B

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Trade Value of Hydrogen by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $12.6M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $31.6M

Hydrogen’s highest export potential is Germany. With an export gap of $12.6M.   Hydrogen’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $31.6M.

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