French TV Exports Plummet 21.6% Amid Economic Downturn and Budget Cuts

French audiovisual program exports experienced a significant decline of 21.6% in 2025, reaching their lowest point in years at €164.3 million. This downturn is attributed by the French National Film Board (CNC) and Unifrance to a "deteriorating economic environment and numerous uncertainties," which have impacted international sales.

This sharp drop in export revenue coincides with broader challenges within the broadcasting industry, including reduced advertising revenue and significant budget cuts by broadcasters. These financial pressures are also affecting smaller production companies, with analysis indicating that many UK TV firms have insufficient cash reserves to weather filming delays or overruns, placing them at risk of insolvency.