France August Trade Balance Released: Trade Deficit Widens

On September 5, 2025, French Customs published the trade balance data for August. The reported figure was -€5.558 billion, with no forecast provided; the previous reading was also -€5.558 billion.Definition: The trade balance measures the difference between exports and imports recorded by customs. A surplus occurs when exports exceed imports; a deficit occurs when exports are less than imports. A trade deficit indicates net capital outflow, which is negative for the euro, while a trade surplus signals net capital inflow, which is positive for the euro.This data has an importance rating of 3. The calculation method is the difference between the total value of imported and exported goods for the month. The release frequency is monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 5, 2025.

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