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French Trade Gap Narrows Slightly in September
The French trade deficit decreased to EUR 5.66 billion in September 2018 from an upwardly revised EUR 5.70 billion shortfall in the previous month and below market consensus of a EUR 6.1 billion gap. Imports declined 1.6 percent while exports fell at a faster 1.8 percent.
Published on 2018-11-08

French Trade Gap Widens Sharply in August
The French trade deficit widened sharply to EUR 5.6 billion in August 2018 from a revised 3.4 billion in the previous month and way above market consensus of a EUR 4.5 billion gap. Imports jumped 4.9 percent to a near-record of EUR 47.0 billion while exports were almost unchanged at EUR 41.3 billion.
Published on 2018-10-08

France Posts Smallest Trade Gap in 7 Months
The French trade deficit narrowed to EUR 3.5 billion in July 2018 from a downwardly revised 6.1 billion in June and far below market consensus of a EUR 5.7 billion gap. It was the smallest trade deficit since December 2017, as imports fell 4.4 percent to EUR 44.8 billion while exports rose 1.2 percent to EUR 41.3 billion.
Published on 2018-09-07

France Posts Largest Trade Gap in 16 Months
The French trade deficit widened to EUR 6.2 billion in June 2018 from 6.0 billion in May and above market consensus of a EUR 5.1 billion gap. It was the largest trade deficit since February 2017 as imports hit an all-time high.
Published on 2018-08-07

France Posts Largest Trade Deficit in 15 Months
The French trade deficit widened to EUR 6.0 billion in May of 2018 from an upwardly revised 5.2 billion in April and way above market consensus of a EUR 5.1 billion shortfall. It was the largest trade gap since February 2017, as shipments fell faster than purchases.
Published on 2018-07-06

French Trade Deficit Unchanged in April
The French trade deficit narrowed slightly to EUR 4.95 billion in April of 2018 from a downwardly revised 5.01 billion in March and slightly below market consensus of a EUR 5.3 billion shortfall.
Published on 2018-06-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in March
The French trade deficit widened to EUR 5.3 billion in March of 2018 from a downwardly revised EUR 5.1 billion in February and slightly above market consensus of a EUR 4.9 billion shortfall. Imports rose 0.8 percent to EUR 45.2 billion, while exports increased at a slower 0.4 percent to EUR 39.9 billion.
Published on 2018-05-04

French Trade Deficit Narrows in February
The French trade deficit narrowed to EUR 5.2 billion in February of 2018 from a downwardly revised EUR 5.4 billion in January and slightly above market consensus of a EUR 5.15 billion shortfall. Imports fell 1.4 percent to EUR 44.9 billion, while exports declined at a slower 0.9 percent to EUR 39.7 billion.
Published on 2018-04-06

France Trade Gap Widens in January as Imports Hit Record
The trade deficit in France increased to EUR 5.56 billion in January of 2018 from a downwardly revised EUR 3.40 billion in December and compared with market consensus of a EUR 4.35 billion shortfall. Imports hit a record high mainly due to a surge in purchases of aeronautical industry from Germany. In contrast, exports fell amid declining Airbus sales especially to Malaysia, India, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar.
Published on 2018-03-07

French Trade Gap at 1-1/2-Year Low in December
The trade deficit in France decreased to EUR 3.47 billion in December of 2017 from a downwardly revised EUR 5.62 billion in November and compared with market consensus of a EUR 4.9 billion shortfall. Exports went up much more than imports and reached a record high value amid rising Airbus sales to Malaysia, India, Singapore, China, South Korea and Thailand. For 2017, the trade gap widened to EUR 62.3 billion from EUR 48.3 billion in 2016, the highest level since 2012.
Published on 2018-02-07

French Trade Gap Highest in 9 Months
The trade deficit in France increased to EUR 5.69 billion in November of 2017 from an upwardly revised EUR 5.29 billion in October and well above market expectations of a EUR 4.7 billion gap. It is the highest trade shortfall since February as exports fell for the third straight month. Energy products, specially natural hydrocarbons accounted the most for the wider deficit, amid a sharp rise in supply, price growth and lower sales. A decline in shipments of autos and parts and clothing also weighed down on exports.
Published on 2018-01-09

French October Trade Deficit Largest in 3 Months
French trade deficit widened to EUR 5 billion in October of 2017 from a EUR 4.6 billion in September and beating market expectations of a EUR 4.6 billion gap.
Published on 2017-12-07

French Trade Deficit Widens Less than Expected in September
French trade deficit widened to EUR 4.7 billion in September 2017 from a revised EUR 4.2 billion in the previous month, but below market expectations of a EUR 4.8 billion gap.
Published on 2017-11-08

French August Trade Deficit Smallest in 8 Months
French trade deficit narrowed to EUR 4.5 billion in August of 2017 from a marginally revised EUR 5.9 billion in July and below market expectations of a EUR 5.4 billion gap.
Published on 2017-10-06

French July Trade Deficit Largest in 5 Months
French trade deficit widened to EUR 6.0 billion in July of 2017 from an upwardly revised EUR 4.9 billion in June and above market expectations of a EUR 4.5 billion gap.
Published on 2017-09-07

French Trade Gap Widens in June
French trade deficit increased to EUR 4.7 billion in June of 2017 from a downwardly revised EUR 4.4 billion in May, below market expectations of a EUR 5.1 billion gap. Exports fell 2.8 percent from the previous month to EUR 39.2 billion and imports went down by 2.0 percent to EUR 43.8 billion.
Published on 2017-08-08

French Trade Gap Narrows In May
French trade deficit narrowed to EUR 4.89 billion in May of 2017 from a marginally revised EUR 5.59 billion in April while market estimated a EUR 5.1 billion gap. Exports jumped by 4.3 percent from the previous month to EUR 40.1 billion while imports went up at a slower 2.2 percent to EUR 45.0 billion.
Published on 2017-07-07

France Trade Deficit Widens In April
French trade deficit widened to EUR 5.54 billion in April 2017 from a downwardly revised EUR 4.78 billion in March but below market expectations of a EUR 6.0 billion gap. Exports fell 3.1 percent month-on-month to EUR 38.3 billion while imports decreased at a slower 1.0 percent to EUR 43.8 billion.
Published on 2017-06-08

French Trade Deficit Narrows In March As Exports Jump
French trade deficit narrowed to EUR 5.4 billion in March 2017 from a downwardly revised EUR 6.4 billion in February and below market expectations of a EUR 6.0 billion gap. Exports rose 3.8 percent month-on-month to EUR 39.3 billion while imports increased at a slower 0.8 percent to EUR 44.6 billion.
Published on 2017-05-10

France Trade Gap Narrows In February
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 6.57 billion in February of 2017, compared to an upwardly revised EUR 8.1 billion deficit in January while markets expected a EUR 4.90 billion shortfall, as exports rose 1.6 percent month-on-month to EUR 37.80 billion while imports fell 2.0 percent to EUR 44.36 billion.
Published on 2017-04-07

France Posts Largest Trade Gap On Record In January
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 7.94 billion in January of 2017, compared to an upwardly revised EUR 3.57 billion deficit in December while markets expected a EUR 3.70 billion shortfall. It was the largest deficit on record, as exports fell 7.7 percent month-on-month to EUR 37.19 billion while imports rose 2.9 percent to EUR 45.13 billion.
Published on 2017-03-08

France Trade Gap Narrows To 6-Month Low In December
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 3.42 billion in December of 2016, compared to a EUR 4.37 billion deficit in November and below markets expectations of a EUR 4.20 billion shortfall. It was the smallest deficit since June, as exports rose 4.0 percent to EUR 40.42 billion while imports rose 1.4 percent to EUR 43.85 billion.
Published on 2017-02-07

France Trade Gap Narrows to 3-Month Low in November
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 4.40 billion in November of 2016, compared to marginally revised EUR 5.15 billion in October while market s expected a EUR 4.90 billion shortfall. It was the smallest deficit since August, as exports rose 5.3 percent to EUR 38.81 billion while imports went up 2.8 percent to EUR 43.19 billion.
Published on 2017-01-06

France Trade Deficit Largest in Over 2 Years
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 5.20 billion in October of 2016, compared to marginally revised EUR 4.79 billion in September. It was the largest deficit since August 2014, as exports fell 0.8 percent to EUR 36.74 billion while imports rose 0.3 percent to EUR 41.94 billion.
Published on 2016-12-07

France Trade Gap Largest in 5 Months
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 4.80 billion in September of 2016, compared to a downwardly revised EUR 4.2 billion in August while market expected a EUR 4.1 billion gap. It was the largest deficit since April this year, as exports fell 2.2 percent to EUR 37.13 billion while imports declined 0.6 percent to EUR 41.90 billion.
Published on 2016-11-08

France Trade Deficit Little Changed in August
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 4.26 billion in August of 2016, the same as a downwardly revised figure in the previous month and in line with expectations. Exports rose 2.1 percent to EUR 38.07 billion while imports went up 1.8 percent to EUR 42.33 billion.
Published on 2016-10-07

France Trade Deficit Largest in 3 Months
France recorded a trade gap of EUR 4.50 billion in July of 2016, compared to a marginally revised EUR 3.45 billion in June and market expectations of a deficit of EUR 3.7 billion. It was the largest trade deficit since April as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-09-07

France Trade Deficit Widens in June
France recorded a trade gap of EUR3.44 billion in June of 2016, compared to a downwardly revised EUR2.72 billion in May and market expectations of a deficit of EUR3.9 billion as exports fell while imports rose slightly.
Published on 2016-08-05

French Trade Deficit at 9-Month Low
The trade gap in France narrowed 41.4 percent to EUR 2.84 billion in May from April of 2016, better than market expectations of a EUR 4.9 billion deficit. It is the lowest shortfall since August last year as exports reached the highest in three months while imports came back to contraction.
Published on 2016-07-07

France Trade Deficit Widens in April
France recorded a trade gap of EUR5.21 billion in April of 2016, compared to a downwardly revised EUR4.20 billion in March and market expectations of a deficit of EUR4.0 billion as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2016-06-07

France Trade Deficit Narrows in March
France trade gap stood at EUR4.37 billion in March of 2016 from a marginally revised EUR5.15 billion in the preceding month and market expectations of EUR4.40 billion as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2016-05-04

France Trade Deficit Largest in 1-1/2-Years
France trade gap stood at EUR5.18 billion in February of 2016 from an upwardly revised EUR3.91 billion in the preceding month and missing market expectations, as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-04-07

France Trade Deficit Widens Slightly in January
France trade gap stood at EUR3.71 billion in January of 2016 from a downwardly revised EUR3.68 billion in the preceding month but better than market expectations, as exports rose slightly less than imports.
Published on 2016-03-08

French Trade Deficit Narrows in December
French trade gap decreased to €3.94 billion in Dember of 2015, as compared to a downwardly revised €4.53 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month and above market expectations, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2016-02-05

French Trade Deficit Narrows in November
French trade gap decreased to €4.63 billion in November of 2015, as compared to a downwardly revised €4.87 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month but below market expectations, as exports rose more than imports.
Published on 2016-01-08

French Trade Deficit Largest in A Year
French trade gap increased to €4.58 billion in October of 2015, as compared to a downwardly revised €3.59 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month and below market expectations. It is the largest deficit since September 2014, as exports slightly fell while imports rose.
Published on 2015-12-10

French Trade Deficit Widens in September
French trade gap increased to €3.38 billion in September of 2015 from a €2.98 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month and slightly below expectations, as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2015-11-06

French Trade Deficit Narrows in August
French trade gap decreased to €2.98 billion in August of 2015 from an upwardly revised €3.17 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month as imports slightly fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-10-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in July
French trade gap increased to €3.29 billion in July of 2015 from a revised €2.76 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month as exports fell more than imports.
Published on 2015-09-08

French Trade Deficit Narrows in June
French trade gap decreased to €2.67 billion in June of 2015 from a revised €3.99 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month as exports grew much faster than imports. It is the smallest deficit since March 2007.
Published on 2015-08-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in May
French trade gap increased to €4.02 billion in May of 2015 from a revised €3.31 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month as exports declined and imports increased.
Published on 2015-07-07

French Trade Deficit Narrows in April
French trade gap decreased to €3.00 billion in April of 2015 from a revised €4.41 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month and beating market forecasts, as exports grew while imports fell.
Published on 2015-06-05

French Trade Deficit Widens in March
French trade gap increased to €4.58 billion in March of 2015 from a revised €3.62 billion deficit recorded in the preceding month, as imports grew more than exports.
Published on 2015-05-07

French Trade Deficit Narrows in February
French trade gap decreased to €3.44 billion in February of 2015 from a revised €3.71 billion in the preceding month, as exports grew more than imports.
Published on 2015-04-08

French Trade Deficit Increases in January
French trade gap widened to €3.72 billion in January of 2015 from a revised €3.29 billion in the preceding month, as exports declined faster than imports.
Published on 2015-03-06

French Trade Deficit Widens in December
French trade gap increased to €3.44 billion in December of 2014 from a revised €3.09 billion in the preceding month, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2015-02-06

French Trade Deficit Narrows in November
French trade gap decreased to € 3.23 billion in November of 2014 from a revised € 4.27 billion shortage recorded in the previous month as exports increased and imports declined. It is the smallest deficit since February and far above market expectations.
Published on 2015-01-09

French Trade Deficit Narrows in October
French trade gap decreased slightly to € 4.61 billion in October of 2014 from € 4.71 billion deficit recorded in the previous month, mainly due to stronger aircraft sales.
Published on 2014-12-09

French Trade Deficit Narrows in September
French trade gap decreased to € 4.71 billion in September of 2014 from a revised € 5.03 billion in the previous month, due to a rise in aircraft sales.
Published on 2014-11-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in September
French trade gap increased to € 5.78 billion in August of 2014 from € 5.5 billion recorded in the previous month, as a drop in imports was unable to offset a fall in exports. 
Published on 2014-10-09

French Trade Deficit Almost Unchanged in July
French trade gap decreased slightly to € 5.5 billion in July of 2014 from a revised € 5.6 billion recorded in the previous month, as a drop in imports was enough to offset a fall in exports.
Published on 2014-09-09

France Trade Deficit Widens in June
Franch trade gap increased to € 5.4 billion in June of 2014 from € 5.1 billion recorded in May as imports grew faster than exports.
Published on 2014-08-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in May
The French trade gap increased to € 4.9 billion in May of 2014 from a € 3.9 billion shortfall in the previous month, due to a surge in imports of oil products and works of art.
Published on 2014-07-08

French Trade Deficit Narrows 19% in April
French trade gap decreased to € 3.39 billion in April from € 4.87 billion in March, due to a 2.9 percent fall in imports, following last month’s surge.
Published on 2014-06-06

French Trade Deficit Widens in March
French trade gap increased to € 4.94 billion in March from a revised € 3.77 billion in February, driven by a surge in imports of energy and pharmaceuticals.
Published on 2014-05-07

French Trade Deficit Narrows to 4-1/2-Year Low
In February of 2014, French trade deficit decreased to € 3.37 billion, down from a € 5.6 billion gap a month earlier and in the same month last year. It is the lowest trade deficit since July of 2009, mainly due to a fall in imports.
Published on 2014-04-08

French Trade Deficit Widens in January
French trade deficit increased in January of 2014 to a seasonally adjusted € 5.7 billion from € 5.2 billion in the previous month and € 5.4 billion a year earlier. Exports declined hurt by lower sales of manufactured goods, art and arms and imports remained almost unchanged.
Published on 2014-03-07

France Trade Deficit Falls in 2013
France's trade deficit shrank by 6 billion euros to 61.2 billion euros in 2013, its lowest level since 2010 as imports fell faster than exports.
Published on 2014-02-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in November
In November, France's trade deficit widened to €5.7 billion from a downward revised gap of €4.8 billion in October. Imports grew 0.2 percent from a month earlier while exports decreased 2.1 percent.
Published on 2014-01-09

French Trade Deficit Narrows in October
In October, France's trade deficit narrowed to €4.7 billion from a downward revised gap of €5.6 billion in September. Imports fell 3.3 percent from a year earlier while exports decreased 2.9 percent.
Published on 2013-12-06

French Trade Deficit Widens in September on Higher Imports
In September of 2013, French trade deficit rose more than expected to 5.82 billion €, from a 5 billion € deficit in the previous month and a 5.07 billion € gap a year earlier.
Published on 2013-11-08

French Trade Deficit Narrows in August
In August, France's trade deficit narrowed slightly to €4.91 billion from a downward revised gap of €5.08 billion in July. Imports fell 4.1 percent from a year earlier while exports decreased 2.4 percent.
Published on 2013-10-08

French Trade Deficit Widens in July
In July, France's trade deficit widened to €5.11 billion from an upward revised gap of €4.48 billion in June. Imports rose 2.7 percent from a month earlier while exports increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2013-09-06

French Trade Deficit Narrows in June
In June, France's trade deficit narrowed to €4.44 billion from a downward revised €5.7 billion gap in May. The deficit decline was driven by a sharp fall in imports which registered the weakest reading since December of 2010.
Published on 2013-08-07

French Trade Deficit Widens in June
In May, France's trade deficit widened sharply to € 6.0 billion from € 4.5 billion in April, as exports of transport material, and Airbus planes in particular, fell. Imports were broadly unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2013-07-05

French Trade Deficit Broadly Unchanged in April
In April, both imports and exports surged leaving the balance of trade virtually unchanged at € 4.5 billion. Shipments of transportation equipment remains high and stable while sales in all of the other branches of activity increased substantially. Imports also experienced a generalized increase in all sectors.
Published on 2013-06-07

France Trade Deficit Narrows in March
Customs office data shows French trade deficit narrowed to €4.69 billion in March of 2013 from a revised € 5.64 billion deficit in February, mainly boosted by rising exports.
Published on 2013-05-07

France Trade Deficit Widens in February
Customs office data shows French trade deficit rose to €6.01 billion in February of 2013 from a revised € 5.65 billion deficit in January. The deficit for the year 2012 amounted to € 67,457 billion (revised), while that of the year 2011 reached € 73,913 billion.
Published on 2013-04-09

France Trade Deficit Widens in January
Customs office data shows French trade deficit rose to €5.9 billion in the month of January from a revised €5.4 billion in December. The deficit for the year 2012 was €67.1 billion (revised figure), while that of the year 2011 reached €73.4 billion.
Published on 2013-03-07

France Trade Deficit Widens in December
Customs office data shows French trade deficit rose to 5.3 billion euros in the month of December from an unrevised 4.3 billion euros in November, as rising imports outpaced a modest recovery in industrial exports.
Published on 2013-02-07

France Trade Deficit Continues to Narrow in November
In France the trade deficit amounted to €4.33 billion in November 2012. Exports decreased from €37.53 in October of 2012 to €36.49 in November, while imports decreased from €42.24 billion to €40.83 billion over the same period.
Published on 2013-01-10

France Trade Deficit Narrows in October
The French balance of trade deficit narrowed in October of 2012 due to a sharper increase in exports according to a release by the Ministry of Finance.
Published on 2012-12-12