France August 2025 Trade Balance: Deficit Narrows

On October 7, 2025, French Customs released trade balance data for August. The reported figure was a deficit of €5.53 billion, compared to a forecast of €5.558 billion and a previous value of €5.558 billion.Definition: The trade balance measures the difference between the value of exports and imports recorded by customs. A surplus occurs when exports exceed imports, while a deficit arises when imports surpass exports. A trade deficit indicates net capital outflow, which is negative for the euro; conversely, a trade surplus reflects net capital inflow, supporting the euro.This data is considered highly important (level 3). The calculation is based on the monthly difference between total import and export values. The release frequency is monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 5, 2025.

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