France: Exporter Guide Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   FR2024-0002
In 2023, French food and agricultural imports from the United States reached $1 billion. While exporting to France can be challenging, there are many opportunities for U.S. suppliers. France is an important importer of U.S. fish and seafood, dried fruits and nuts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and a variety of specialty foods including organic and kosher food products.

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