France export turnover: computer and electronics
France export turnover: computer and electronics stood at 117.12 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
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| Export markets | |||||||||||
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CI) | 117.12 | 116.35 | 117.12 | 119.12 | 104.83 | 109.45 | 116.36 | 108.96 | 108.82 | 113.33 | |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CD) | 195.22 | 166.76 | 202.32 | 192.47 | 184.72 | 142.38 | 158.84 | 171.64 | 151.79 | 152.33 |
Understanding france export turnover: computer and electronics
International invoiced sales realized by manufacturers of computers, electronic components, communication apparatus, and optical instruments measure global demand for high-technology hardware. The dataset records cross-border commercial receipts while excluding domestic retail sales and internal corporate transfers. It differs from general electrical equipment by focusing on semiconductor technology, data processing units, and precision optical devices.
Evaluating this time series requires vigilance regarding rapid technological obsolescence and global supply chain shifts that can cause sharp swings in monthly invoicing. Early index estimates are regularly revised as complex cross-border tech shipments and intellectual property fees are fully accounted for. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year trends to look past short-term assembly disruptions and component shortages.
Frequently asked questions
- What core products make up this computer and electronics export metric?
- The series covers electronic components, semiconductors, computers, communication gear, and optical instruments destined for foreign buyers.
- Why can monthly tech export turnover fluctuate significantly?
- Rapid inventory adjustments and large corporate orders for hardware create volatile monthly billing patterns.
- Are domestic sales of consumer electronics included in these figures?
- Domestic retail and wholesale transactions are excluded from this export-focused series.