France CIF imports: ASEAN countries (collection)
France CIF imports: ASEAN countries (collection) stood at 2,276 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Trade by partner country table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade by partner country table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: ASEAN countries - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 2,276 | 2,253 | 2,044 | 1,948 | 1,928 | 1,873 | 1,795 | 1,781 | 1,886 | 1,770 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: OPEC - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 1,566 | 1,507 | 1,480 | 1,811 | 1,466 | 2,233 | 1,780 | 1,304 | 1,688 | 1,987 |
Understanding france CIF imports: ASEAN countries (collection)
Southeast Asian emerging market economies define the geographic perimeter for this merchandise import valuation series, capturing inbound commercial cargo flows priced in euros. The metric tallies shipments under cost, insurance, and freight terms, absorbing transport and insurance overheads while stripping out specialized military hardware and defense apparatus. Focusing exclusively on this dynamic Southeast Asian cooperative bloc enables researchers to isolate trade trends originating from rapidly industrializing maritime and mainland nations in that specific tropical region, separating them from broader continental aggregates.
Because these figures rely on unadjusted administrative data collection, calendar irregularities and shifting holiday periods heavily influence monthly outcomes. Analysts must apply seasonal adjustment techniques independently or examine twelve-month spans to filter out recurrent logistical cycles. Conflating this localized group total with broader Asian trade measures will misstate the specific contribution of these particular developing economies.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographic area does this ASEAN import series cover?
- The data captures merchandise arriving from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
- Does this series incorporate military equipment purchases?
- No, all military hardware and defense-related goods are completely excluded from these customs totals.
- How should monthly volatility in these figures be interpreted?
- Monthly fluctuations often reflect transport schedules, regional holiday periods, and shipping delays rather than structural shifts in trade.