France CIF imports: ASEAN countries (SA-WDA estimated)
France CIF imports: ASEAN countries (SA-WDA estimated) stood at 2,282 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 - Estimated SA-WDA data - NAF rev. 2 | 2,282 | 2,135 | 2,011 | 2,054 | 1,982 | 1,865 | 1,922 | 1,764 | 1,923 | 1,759 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: Countries of the Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) - All, excluding military equipment - Estimated SA-WDA data - NAF rev. 2 | 406 | 481 | 368 | 406 | 578 | 494 | 420 | 341 | 343 | 264 |
Understanding france CIF imports: ASEAN countries (SA-WDA estimated)
Southeast Asian emerging market economies define the geographic perimeter for this seasonally and working-day adjusted 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. Applying econometric adjustment models to this regional grouping eliminates distortions caused by differing month lengths, regional festivities, and variable shipping schedules.
This smoothed perspective enables observers to track genuine changes in trade velocity originating from these developing Asian trading partners without calendar noise. Analysts must nevertheless remember that mathematical adjustment models cannot predict abrupt logistical bottlenecks or sudden port closures, meaning sharp single-month movements still warrant careful verification. Contrasting this adjusted measure with raw regional series will reveal discrepancies during periods of unusual holiday timing.
Frequently asked questions
- How does seasonal adjustment affect these ASEAN import numbers?
- The adjustment normalizes the data to account for recurring calendar effects, such as varying working days and regional holiday cycles.
- Are defense-related purchases included in this adjusted regional total?
- No, military equipment imports are excluded from the underlying trade declarations before seasonal adjustment is applied.
- Is this series suitable for monitoring month-to-month trade momentum?
- Yes, the removal of seasonal and calendar irregularities makes month-to-month comparison much more reliable.