France August Trade Balance Released: Trade Deficit Persists

On September 5, 2025, French Customs published the trade balance data for August. The reported figure was a deficit of €5.56 billion; no forecast was provided, and the previous value was also a deficit of €5.56 billion.Definition: The trade balance measures the difference between the value of exports and imports as recorded by customs authorities. A surplus occurs when exports exceed imports; a deficit occurs when imports exceed exports. The current trade deficit indicates a net outflow of funds, which is negative for the euro.This data is rated as having an importance level of 3. It is calculated as the difference between the total value of goods imported and exported for the month. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 5, 2025.

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