France Balance of Trade

Exports minus imports of goods each month.

−€9.37bn

−€2.5bn vs Apr 2026

May 2026 · Monthly data

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Balance of Trade

Jan 1970 to May 2026

Source: FRED series XTNTVA01FRM667S · OECD merchandise trade, monthly, converted to euros at each period's own rate.

Below zero means France buys more from abroad than it sells.

Data refreshed 2026-09-22. Figures are the latest published observations and can be revised.

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GDP€3.02tnQ2 2026 Real GDP€2.39tnQ2 2026 GDP Growth Rate0.0%Q2 2026
Prices
Inflation Rate2.6%Aug 2026 Inflation Rate, Month on Month0.7%Aug 2026
Labour market
Unemployment Rate8.3%Jul 2026 Employment Rate69.1%Q2 2026 Labour Force Participation Rate75.4%Q2 2026
Interest rates
Interest Rate2.50%Sep 2026 10-Year Government Bond Yield4.00%Aug 2026
Public finances
Government Debt (% of GDP)115.6%2025 Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)−5.1%2025
Business
Business Confidence100.6Aug 2026

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