Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France
France: Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country was 5,495 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
5,495 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
10th
of 51 countries
All-time high
22,778 Thousand tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
5,495 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France stood at 5,495 Thousand tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.2% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France peaked at 22,778 Thousand tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,495 Thousand tonnes, in 2024.
That places France 10th out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,745 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 22,683 Thousand tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 22,732 Thousand tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 15,022 Thousand tonnes | -33.9% |
| 1994 | 13,121 Thousand tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 14,223 Thousand tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1996 | 16,736 Thousand tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 15,097 Thousand tonnes | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 20,072 Thousand tonnes | +33.0% |
| 1999 | 19,102 Thousand tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 20,560 Thousand tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 17,438 Thousand tonnes | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 19,589 Thousand tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 18,398 Thousand tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 20,856 Thousand tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 21,530 Thousand tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 22,010 Thousand tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 20,195 Thousand tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 22,778 Thousand tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 16,617 Thousand tonnes | -27.0% |
| 2010 | 19,005 Thousand tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 17,502 Thousand tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 18,508 Thousand tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 18,915 Thousand tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 14,834 Thousand tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2015 | 13,984 Thousand tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 13,108 Thousand tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 15,594 Thousand tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 14,096 Thousand tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 10,985 Thousand tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2020 | 7,704 Thousand tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2021 | 9,372 Thousand tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 9,126 Thousand tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 6,721 Thousand tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2024 | 5,495 Thousand tonnes | -18.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,953 Thousand tonnes | 13,121 Thousand tonnes | 22,732 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,997 Thousand tonnes | 16,617 Thousand tonnes | 22,778 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,653 Thousand tonnes | 10,985 Thousand tonnes | 19,005 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,684 Thousand tonnes | 5,495 Thousand tonnes | 9,372 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 8 Netherlands 6,366 Thousand tonnes compare
- 8 Netherlands 6,366 Thousand tonnes compare
- 11 Spain 4,356 Thousand tonnes compare
- 12 Italy 3,718 Thousand tonnes compare
- 13 Belgium 3,648 Thousand tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for France
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.2519 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France?
- Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in France was 5,495 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 22,778 Thousand tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,495 Thousand tonnes in 2024.
- How does France rank for imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country?
- France ranks 10th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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