France High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
France's high-tech exports was 23.46% in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
France's high-tech exports stood at 23.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.33% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.46% by 2025. France ranked 28th globally.
France's high-tech exports have demonstrated a moderate growth trend over the past two decades, with a notable peak in 2015 when the value reached 28.21. This represents a significant increase from the trough of 20.14 in 2007, indicating a substantial recovery in the country's high-tech export sector. Although France's high-tech exports have declined to 23.46 in 2025, ranking 28th globally, they still outperform many of its European peers, such as the Netherlands, whose value stands at 23.59. China, however, has surpassed France with a value of 24.33. The moderate growth trend of France's high-tech exports may continue if the country can successfully attract foreign investment and develop its research and development capabilities. A shift in global trade policies or a significant advancement in emerging technologies could, however, alter the trajectory of France's high-tech exports, potentially leading to a resurgence in growth or a decline in its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 23.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 23.62% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.46% | +0.33% | #28 |
| 2024 | 23.14% | −0.54% | #23 |
| 2023 | 23.68% | +0.70% | #23 |
| 2022 | 22.98% | +1.06% | #23 |
| 2021 | 21.92% | −1.30% | #24 |
| 2020 | 23.23% | −3.70% | #17 |
| 2019 | 26.93% | +0.99% | #16 |
| 2018 | 25.93% | −0.08% | #15 |
| 2017 | 26.02% | −1.92% | #19 |
| 2016 | 27.93% | −0.28% | #15 |
| 2015 | 28.21% | +0.74% | #13 |
| 2014 | 27.47% | +0.29% | #12 |
| 2013 | 27.18% | +0.49% | #11 |
| 2012 | 26.69% | +1.57% | #11 |
| 2011 | 25.12% | −1.20% | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's high-tech exports was 23.46% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
France's high-tech exports peaked at 28.21% in 2015.
The lowest high-tech exports in France was 20.14% in 2007.
France ranks 28th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's high-tech exports is projected to reach 23.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of France in 2025 was 23.46%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_high-tech-exports,
title = {France High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}