France energy imports: refined petroleum
France energy imports: refined petroleum stood at 2,024.45 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to Eurostat – imports and exports of oil and petroleum products by partner country, monthly (nrg_ti_oilm, nrg_te_oilm). It is one of the indicators in the Energy trade table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1981 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy trade 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) | |||||||||||
| Refined petroleum products | 2,024.45 | 2,130.22 | 2,337.6 | 2,434.87 | 2,291.36 | 2,234.91 | 1,547.41 | 1,702.46 | 1,598.51 | 1,534.61 | |
| Gas | 1,657.69 | 1,814.7 | 1,610.65 | 1,748.49 | 1,558.13 | 1,710.25 | 1,513.11 | 1,044.35 | 1,014.79 | 1,214.81 |
Understanding france energy imports: refined petroleum
CIF valuation accounts and border customs registers calculate the total gross financial expenditure on imported processed mineral oil products, including delivery and insurance expenses. This series tracks finished liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and heating oil arriving from foreign refineries. It stands separate from crude oil import metrics by reflecting the higher unit value of manufactured derivatives ready for commercial distribution. The indicator measures gross spending on foreign refining capacity, omitting any offsetting export earnings.
Seasonal demand peaks for transport and heating applications drive predictable cyclical patterns in this gross import flow. Analysts must evaluate monthly variations alongside domestic refinery output statistics to determine whether rising imports stem from shortfalls in local production or surging consumption. Early customs estimates are routinely revised as final commercial transactions are verified. Comparing these gross figures with crude import data illustrates the economic balance between importing raw feedstocks for domestic processing versus purchasing finished fuels directly.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of commodities are aggregated within this refined product import total?
- Finished transport fuels, heating oils, and petrochemical feedstocks that have undergone distillation are included.
- Why are refined product import values typically higher per unit than crude oil?
- Processing, refining, and transportation value-added costs are embedded in the final purchase price of finished derivatives.
- How do domestic refinery strikes or shutdowns affect this series?
- Work stoppages or technical failures at local processing plants immediately inflate gross imports of refined products to prevent shortages.