France exports: scientific & support services
France exports: scientific & support services stood at 126,923 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Annual national accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1949 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Annual national accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | |||||||||||
| Scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service activities | 126,923 | 122,937 | 108,122 | 101,176 | 89,388 | 80,287 | 88,881 | 89,204 | 82,317 | 84,589 | |
| Public administration, education, health and social work | 1,841 | 1,775 | 1,707 | 1,817 | 1,504 | 1,126 | 1,324 | 1,298 | 1,315 | 1,002 |
Understanding france exports: scientific & support services
Revenues generated from providing specialized legal counsel, accounting advisory, engineering designs, architectural plans, advertising campaigns, and administrative support services to foreign entities are tracked here. The measure aggregates business-to-business professional services delivered across national borders, excluding general financial and IT services. It reflects the global export performance of knowledge-intensive corporate service providers operating within the domestic economy.
Interpreting this professional service export data requires understanding that contracts can span multiple calendar years, complicating the timing of revenue recognition in annual accounts. Revisions often occur when corporate tax audits and specialized professional association surveys provide more complete financial data than preliminary estimates. Analysts should examine multi-year trends rather than single-period changes, as major multinational consulting mandates can create temporary revenue surges. Comparing these exports with domestic business service turnover indicates the relative importance of foreign clientele to professional service firms.
Frequently asked questions
- What professions are covered under scientific and technical service exports?
- Legal, accounting, engineering, architectural, scientific research, advertising, and administrative support services sold abroad are included.
- How do multi-year contracts affect annual reporting?
- Long-term consulting and engineering projects can result in milestone-based revenue recognition that influences annual totals.
- Why are revisions frequent in professional service trade?
- Preliminary estimates rely on enterprise samples that are later adjusted using comprehensive tax filings and structural surveys.