FR Trade Balance

In May 2026, the trade balance deteriorated by €1.5 billion to -€6.9 billion, following the improvement observed in April (+€1.0 billion). This change is explained by a decrease in exports (-€1.1 billion) combined with a more moderate increase in imports (+€0.4 billion). The decline in exports in May 2026 was mainly due to a drop in military equipment sales (-€0.8 billion), a consequence of very strong exports in April (+€0.6 billion). Exports of mechanical, electronic, and computer equipment also decreased (-€0.4 billion). ...

As a trend*, in January 2026, France's trade balance improved (+€0.3 billion) to -€3.1 billion. Over the last eight months, the balance has improved by €4.2 billion. In January 2026, this change is mainly due to a decrease in imports (-€0.2 billion) combined with a moderate increase in exports (+€0.1 billion). The improvement in the trade balance stems from the improvement in the energy balance (+€0.4 billion). Conversely, the balance for manufactured goods deteriorated slightly (-€0.1 billion). Within manufactured goods, the ...

As a trend*, France's trade balance is projected to improve in November 2025 (+€0.6 billion) to reach -€4.0 billion. Since June 2025, its recovery has reached €2.8 billion. Exports rose slightly (+€0.2 billion) to €52.2 billion during the month, while imports decreased (-€0.4 billion) to €56.2 billion. The energy trade balance improved by €0.5 billion following a decrease in imports (-€0.3 billion) and an increase in exports (+€0.2 billion). The trade balance for manufactured goods also improved (+€0.2 billion). This improvement is ...

In the third quarter of 2025, France's FOB/FOB trade balance improved by €4.5 billion compared to the second quarter of 2025, reaching -€17.4 billion. The transport equipment trade balance, after a sharp decline in the previous quarter, improved significantly, driven by strong deliveries of aeronautical products. The energy trade balance improved for the second consecutive quarter. The agricultural trade balance increased slightly and returned to surplus for the first time since the second quarter of 2024. The trade balance with ...

In August 2025*, France's trade balance improved (+€0.3 billion) to -€5.8 billion. Over the month, exports increased by €0.3 billion to €51.8 billion. Imports were stable at €57.6 billion. The energy balance improved (+€0.2 billion) due to the combined effect of an increase in exports and a decrease in imports. The non-energy balance was stable. The balance of capital goods increased slightly (+€0.1 billion). The balance of consumer goods was stable, and the balance of intermediate goods decreased slightly (-€0.1 billion).In August ...

In July 2025, France's trade balance improved (+€0.2 billion) to -€6.5 billion. Over the month, imports increased by €0.3 billion to reach €57.7 billion. Exports increased by €0.5 billion to €51.2 billion. The energy balance improved (+€0.3 billion) due to an increase in exports and a decrease in imports. The non-energy balance deteriorated slightly (-€0.1 billion). The manufactured goods balance decreased (-€0.2 billion): the balances of capital goods and intermediate goods were stable. The consumer goods balance deteriorated (-€0.2 ...

In May 2025*, France's trade balance deteriorated (-€0.4 billion) to -€7.6 billion. Over the month, imports decreased by €0.6 billion to €56.7 billion. Exports fell further, by €1 billion to €49.1 billion. The energy balance improved (+€0.4 billion) due to a greater decline in imports than exports. The balance of manufactured goods deteriorated (-€0.8 billion), linked to the deterioration in the balance of capital goods (-€0.7 billion) and that of consumer goods (-€0.1 billion). The balance of intermediate goods, meanwhile, remained ...

In April 2025*, France's trade balance decreased slightly (-€0.1 billion) to €7.4 billion, after recording a more significant decline the previous month (-€0.5 billion). Over the month, exports decreased by €0.1 billion to €50.4 billion, while imports stabilized at €57.8 billion. The energy balance continued to deteriorate (-€0.2 billion), reflecting a larger decline in exports than imports. The manufactured goods balance improved slightly (+€0.1 billion). The balance of capital goods increased (+€0.1 billion), while the balance of ...