Germany to France Trade Corridor
Germany to France: $172.0B bilateral trade, +1.2% YoY, rank #6 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $172.0B
- Year on year growth: +1.2%
- Corridor rank: #6 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 0%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 1-3 days
- Key ports: Hamburg, Le Havre, Marseille, Rotterdam
Trade relationship
Germany and France form the economic backbone of the EU. Their bilateral trade is dominated by vehicles, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, flowing freely under the EU single market with zero tariffs.
Top traded products between Germany and France
The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery. Together they make up 37.7% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | $30.0B | 17.4% |
| 84 | Machinery | $20.0B | 11.6% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $15.0B | 8.7% |
| 30 | Pharmaceuticals | $12.0B | 7% |
| 39 | Plastics | $8.0B | 4.7% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | $7.0B | 4.1% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- EU Single Market
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- CE Marking
- ISO 9001
- REACH
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 1-3 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Hamburg
- Le Havre
- Marseille
- Rotterdam
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Germany and France?
- Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for Germany to France trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Germany to France?
- Typical transit time is 1-3 days via Hamburg and Le Havre.
- How large is trade between Germany and France?
- Bilateral trade is $172.0B, up 1.2% year on year. It ranks #6 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Germany to France exports?
- Required certifications: CE Marking, ISO 9001, REACH.