Menu Close

International Fact Sheets

Missouri Connections: France

Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on attracting new jobs and investment to the state and promoting Missouri’s business strengths. We work in partnership with the Hawthorn Foundation, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the State of Missouri, and economic development agencies across the state. Visit missouriusa.com to learn more.

Imports & Exports

$579M

Missouri's Imports from France in 20231
  • Transportation Equipment 17%
  • Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components 13%
  • Chemicals 11%
  • Machinery, Except Electrical 6%
  • Other 53%

$339M

Missouri's Exports to France in 20231
  • Chemicals 43%
  • Computer And Electronic Products 24%
  • Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components 8%
  • Machinery, Except Electrical 7%
  • Other 18%

By the Numbers

539

Missourians Born in France2

13

Educational Institutions with French Programs

10,769

Missourians Who Speak French2

133,264

Missourians With French Ancestry2

Sister Cities & States

Kansas City : Metz / St. Louis: Lyon /

34 French Companies in Missouri

Alstom
Ardian
Bouygues
EssilorLuxottica
Forvia
Institut Merieux
Publicis Groupe
Saint-Gobain
Schneider Electric

11 Missouri Companies in France

Amdocs
Belden
Brewer Science
Emerson
Enterprise Holdings
ESCO Technologies
Independent Stave Company
Leggett & Platt
RGA

Cultural Organizations

Alliance Française de St. Louis

Alliance Française de Kansas City

Alliance Française de St. Joseph5

St Louis Accueil

The Chouteau Society (Kansas City)

La Société Française de St. Louis

Les Amis (St. Louis)

1 International Trade administration, 2023

2 Census Bureau 2022, 1-year estimates