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Thursday, October 22, 2026
FranceFrance — Trade Balance
Trade
The Trade Balance EUR for France represents the discrepancy between the value of goods and services exported and imported by the country, using euros as the currency unit. It quantifies the surplus or deficit in trade with other nations. A positive trade balance signifies that the value of exports surpasses imports, while a negative trade balance indicates that imports exceed exports. This indicator serves as a significant measure of the French economy's competitiveness in the global trade arena.
Latest · Aug
-6.12B+378M
cons. -6.5B·prior -6.6B
History
FRED · XTNTVA01FRM664SInternational Merchandise Trade Statistics: Trade Balance: Commodities for France
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Aug | -6.12B€ | -6.5B | -6.6B | +378M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Jul | -6.67B€ | -6B | -5.75B | -669M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Jun | -5.85B€ | -6.5B | -7.73B | +653M |