France CIF imports from Somalia excl. military
France CIF imports from Somalia excl. military stood at 0 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 balance and trade by product 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 balance and trade by product 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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| Imports | |||||||||||
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: Somalia - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: The whole world - Overall CIF/FOB excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 51,947 | 63,037 | 65,675 | 58,768 | 62,032 | 64,516 | 56,957 | 52,698 | 57,027 | 57,086 |
Understanding france CIF imports from Somalia excl. military
Bilateral import flows from specific trading partners form the foundation of external sector monitoring. This particular measure tallies all physical goods entering domestic ports from a designated East African origin, valued on a cost, insurance, and freight basis. Crucially, defense matériel and military hardware are entirely omitted from the totals to maintain focus on civilian commerce.
Interpreting these figures requires careful attention to maritime shipping schedules and potential reporting lags inherent in long-distance trade. Because raw collection statistics are published without seasonal adjustment, month-to-month volatility can appear pronounced due to port congestion or irregular vessel sailings. Analysts must evaluate bilateral balances against broader regional trends rather than relying on isolated monthly movements.
Frequently asked questions
- What valuation method is applied to these inbound shipments?
- The data is recorded on a cost, insurance, and freight basis, meaning shipping and insurance charges up to the domestic border are included.
- Are military supplies included in this bilateral tracking?
- No, defense equipment and military hardware are explicitly excluded from these figures.
- Why might monthly figures from this origin show sudden fluctuations?
- Bilateral trade with this region often depends on irregular maritime shipping schedules, causing lumpiness in monthly delivery records.