Printing and writing papers — Export value in France

France: Printing and writing papers — Export value was 501,624 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
501,624 1000 USD
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
22nd
of 230 countries
All-time high
2.58 million 1000 USD
in 2008
All-time low
5,550 1000 USD
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Printing and writing papers — Export value in France, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for printing and writing papers — export value in France is 501,624 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 67.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers — export value in France peaked at 2.58 million 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,550 1000 USD, in 1963.

That places France 22nd out of 230 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Printing and writing papers — Export value in France, year by year

Annual values for Printing and writing papers — Export value in France, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 7,033 1000 USD —
1962 6,081 1000 USD -13.5%
1963 5,550 1000 USD -8.7%
1964 9,026 1000 USD +62.6%
1965 19,150 1000 USD +112.2%
1966 18,550 1000 USD -3.1%
1967 23,050 1000 USD +24.3%
1968 35,950 1000 USD +56.0%
1969 35,225 1000 USD -2.0%
1970 41,650 1000 USD +18.2%
1971 55,828 1000 USD +34.0%
1972 60,000 1000 USD +7.5%
1973 89,760 1000 USD +49.6%
1974 202,148 1000 USD +125.2%
1975 158,300 1000 USD -21.7%
1976 176,290 1000 USD +11.4%
1977 223,300 1000 USD +26.7%
1978 293,500 1000 USD +31.4%
1979 334,000 1000 USD +13.8%
1980 342,300 1000 USD +2.5%
1981 348,000 1000 USD +1.7%
1982 338,000 1000 USD -2.9%
1983 382,300 1000 USD +13.1%
1984 411,000 1000 USD +7.5%
1985 497,968 1000 USD +21.2%
1986 627,832 1000 USD +26.1%
1987 808,683 1000 USD +28.8%
1988 885,000 1000 USD +9.4%
1989 980,000 1000 USD +10.7%
1990 1.05 million 1000 USD +7.1%
1991 1.15 million 1000 USD +9.5%
1992 1.56 million 1000 USD +35.5%
1993 1.26 million 1000 USD -19.1%
1994 1.55 million 1000 USD +23.1%
1995 2.08 million 1000 USD +34.1%
1996 643,636 1000 USD -69.1%
1997 1.15 million 1000 USD +78.8%
1998 1.65 million 1000 USD +43.4%
1999 1.64 million 1000 USD -0.6%
2000 1.70 million 1000 USD +3.4%
2001 1.51 million 1000 USD -10.9%
2002 1.88 million 1000 USD +24.4%
2003 2.15 million 1000 USD +14.3%
2004 2.35 million 1000 USD +9.5%
2005 2.41 million 1000 USD +2.6%
2006 2.32 million 1000 USD -3.9%
2007 2.48 million 1000 USD +7.0%
2008 2.58 million 1000 USD +4.1%
2009 2.14 million 1000 USD -17.2%
2010 2.21 million 1000 USD +3.1%
2011 2.36 million 1000 USD +7.0%
2012 1.81 million 1000 USD -23.3%
2013 1.67 million 1000 USD -8.1%
2014 1.53 million 1000 USD -8.2%
2015 1.26 million 1000 USD -17.9%
2016 1.08 million 1000 USD -13.9%
2017 1.04 million 1000 USD -4.2%
2018 1.07 million 1000 USD +3.1%
2019 803,610 1000 USD -24.8%
2020 576,158 1000 USD -28.3%
2021 526,136 1000 USD -8.7%
2022 636,339 1000 USD +20.9%
2023 501,624 1000 USD -21.2%
2024 501,624 1000 USD +0.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 501,624 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,038 1000 USD, 99.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
  • France's 501,624 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,684 1000 USD, 46.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17,735 1000 USD 5,550 1000 USD 35,950 1000 USD 9
1970s 163,478 1000 USD 41,650 1000 USD 334,000 1000 USD 10
1980s 562,108 1000 USD 338,000 1000 USD 980,000 1000 USD 10
1990s 1.37 million 1000 USD 643,636 1000 USD 2.08 million 1000 USD 10
2000s 2.15 million 1000 USD 1.51 million 1000 USD 2.58 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 1.48 million 1000 USD 803,610 1000 USD 2.36 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 548,376 1000 USD 501,624 1000 USD 636,339 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 19 Thailand 599,438 1000 USD compare
  2. 20 Slovakia 555,936 1000 USD compare
  3. 21 Poland 527,814 1000 USD compare
  4. 23 India 430,946 1000 USD compare
  5. 24 United Arab Emirates 390,463 1000 USD compare
  6. 25 Singapore 358,362 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers — export value in France?
Printing and writing papers — export value in France was 501,624 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers — export value recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 2.58 million 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers — export value recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 5,550 1000 USD in 1963.
How does France rank for printing and writing papers — export value?
France ranks 22nd out of 230 countries with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers — export value rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Printing and writing papers — Export value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
259 places, 8,970 data points, 1961–2024
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