Annual report - Export 2024
The fifth edition of the Export Performance Report for French SMEs and mid-cap companies provides an up-to-date overview of the performance of our export sector in 2024, focusing on companies that account for nearly half of France's international merchandise sales.
Based on customs data and field surveys, this report highlights the essential contribution of SMEs and mid-cap companies to French foreign trade, as well as their expectations in the face of export challenges.
It confirms a solid dynamic despite a demanding international environment. Accounting for 47% of French goods exports, or €280 billion, SMEs and mid-cap companies remain a pillar of France's international economic presence. The number of exporting companies is on the rise again, reaching 151,200 operators (+5%), driven by the arrival of 44,500 new exporters.
While large companies are experiencing a slight decline, SMEs and mid-cap companies are showing great resilience, with marked increases in certain European markets, notably Belgium (+1%) and Spain (+3%). The European Union remains the preferred destination, accounting for 53% of these companies' exports, with Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Italy as the main partners.
Beyond the European market, the United States and the United Kingdom remain key destinations, each accounting for 7% of SME and mid-cap company exports. All sectors of activity are represented, but the chemical industry, metallurgy, machinery and equipment, agri-food, and pharmaceuticals are the main drivers of sales.
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