France CIF imports: Asia ex. military equipment (coll.)
France CIF imports: Asia ex. military equipment (coll.) stood at 12,195 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: Asia - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 12,195 | 13,184 | 13,181 | 11,031 | 11,453 | 11,581 | 10,411 | 10,678 | 11,833 | 11,454 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: Overseas territories, not elsewhere specified countries and return of goods - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 1,756 | 2,167 | 2,021 | 1,973 | 1,802 | 1,663 | 1,831 | 1,565 | 1,679 | 1,622 |
Understanding france CIF imports: Asia ex. military equipment (coll.)
Extensive commercial flows originating across the entire Asian continent dictate the geographic scope of this unadjusted merchandise inbound series. The measurement aggregates total physical goods entering domestic customs control, incorporating all civilian trade transactions while strictly omitting military hardware purchases. Valuation is calculated on a cost, insurance, and freight basis, meaning international freight charges and border-crossing insurance premiums are embedded directly into the reported totals. Because the compilation is based on direct collection data, the figures reflect raw, unadjusted monthly customs filings without smoothing techniques applied.
Evaluating these monthly statistics necessitates accounting for major holiday periods across source nations, which frequently cause pronounced shifts in manufacturing output and shipping volumes. Revisions frequently occur in subsequent publication cycles as delayed customs declarations clear administrative reviews. Analysts should avoid comparing these unadjusted figures directly against seasonally adjusted continental metrics without adjusting for calendar variations. Observing twelve-month changes provides a clearer picture of structural trade evolution by smoothing out recurring intra-year volatility caused by shipping schedules and regional holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover all Asian trading partners?
- Yes, the geographic perimeter encompasses the entire Asian continent, excluding only military transactions.
- Are freight costs included in the reported values?
- Yes, valuation follows the CIF standard, which incorporates transport and insurance expenses to the border.
- Why might early monthly estimates change later?
- Late customs filings and administrative adjustments frequently trigger revisions in subsequent data releases.