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Cocaine Surpasses Cannabis as France's Top Illicit Drug

12/10/2025

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In 2023, cocaine became France's most lucrative illicit drug, generating €3.1 billion.
Cocaine surpassed cannabis, which earned €2.7 billion in 2023.
The total illicit drug market in France reached €6.8 billion in 2023, nearly tripling since 2010.
Cocaine consumption has tripled over the past decade to 47.1 tonnes.
Ecstasy and MDMA markets surged 480% from 2010 to 2023, driven by digital communication tools among dealers.

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In 2023, cocaine became France's most lucrative illicit drug, generating €3.1 billion.
Cocaine surpassed cannabis, which earned €2.7 billion in 2023.
The total illicit drug market in France reached €6.8 billion in 2023, nearly tripling since 2010.
Cocaine consumption has tripled over the past decade to 47.1 tonnes.
Ecstasy and MDMA markets surged 480% from 2010 to 2023, driven by digital communication tools among dealers.