Who does France trade with the most?

What is the main trade of France?

Although France imports a great deal of industrial goods, the country has long been a major exporter of vehicles and transport equipment, as well as armaments and professional electronics. More recently exports of pharmaceuticals and parachemical products have risen.

What are France's top 3 imports?

What is France's biggest source of income?

What is France's main economic sector? The main economic sector in France is the services sector, which accounts for about two-thirds of GDP. This includes activities such as retail, tourism, financial services, and government spending. However, industry also plays an important role in the economy.

Who is France's biggest trading partner?

Who does France like to TRADE with most?

Are UK exports up since Brexit?

UK exports of services to both EU and non-EU countries fell in 2020 but have grown strongly since then. In 2024, UK exports of services to the EU were 19% above their 2019 level in real terms. Exports to non-EU countries were 23% above their 2019 level.

Is France or the UK richer?

Why is France so rich?

The French economy is one of the world's largest and is a mixture of private enterprise and government involvement. Tourism is a major contributor to the economy – France generally tops lists of most visited countries. Other major economic sectors include industry, agriculture, energy and defense.

What is France's best export?

What are England's top imports?

What is France famous for?

France is best known for its capital city, Paris, which is home to the Eiffel Tower. The country of France is famous for its rich history, culture, food, and wine. It is also home to many types of landscapes from the slopes of the French Alps to the Lavender fields in Provence.

What is the richest region in France?

Île-de-France, with a GDP of 709 billion euros, or 31 % of the national GDP, and a gross disposable income per capita of 25,900 euros, is the richest region.

What is the largest religion in France?

Catholicism is the largest religion in France. During the pre-1789 Ancien Régime, France was traditionally considered the Church's eldest daughter, and the King of France always maintained close links to the Pope. However, the "Gallicanism" policy meant that the king selected bishops.

Which country visits the UK the most?

As in 2022, the United States remained the most frequent visitors in 2023, with 5.1 million visits. French residents (3.2 million visits) were the second most frequent visitors to the UK.

What country has the most French?

Unsurprisingly, France boasts the highest number of native French speakers, although it's not the most populous country to have French as an official language. The Democratic Republic of Congo has a population of 77 million, compared to 62 million in France.

Is it cheaper to live in France or England?

The main difference in the cost of living between France and England lies in housing and food. Generally, rent and property prices are higher in England, especially in London, than in France. Grocery prices are relatively comparable, but England offers cheaper options for budget shopping.

Who has the better military, the UK or France?

The British Army can field 227 Challenger 2 main battle tanks, with the French army possessing 215 homegrown Leclerc tanks. The navies of both countries are largely similar in terms of military personnel. The UK currently has six Type 45 destroyers and 12 frigates, with France having four destroyers and 17 frigates.

Which side of England is richer?

There are significant regional variations in prosperity, with South East England and North East Scotland being the richest areas per capita. The size of London's economy makes it the wealthiest city by GDP per capita in Europe.

Does the UK export its waste?

The UK exports around 60% of the over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste it creates. Turkey is the main destination for this waste. The committee heard alarming accounts of British plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, causing “irreversible and shocking” environmental and human health impacts.

What percentage of food is imported to the UK?

Production was at 60% for all food and 73% for indigenous foods (figure 4), changing from 61% and 74% in 2021. The UK relies on imports for roughly 40% of its food. Strong production mitigates international risks to supply and strong trade mitigates national risks to supply.