France exports: DZ electricity and gas
France exports: DZ electricity and gas stood at 929 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports by product | |||||||||||
| DZ - Electricity and manufactured gas | 929 | 877 | 562 | 578 | 422 | 687 | 419 | 830 | 755 | 558 | |
| EZ - Industrial and household waste | 728 | 710 | 668 | 652 | 659 | 644 | 627 | 646 | 594 | 593 |
Understanding france exports: DZ electricity and gas
Physical transmission of electrical power and commercial manufactured gas dispatched across national borders via interconnecting grids and pipeline networks is quantified in this specific trade measure. The data captures utility-scale energy flows directed to foreign buyers, excluding raw petroleum extraction, solid mining products, and liquid hydrocarbon fuels. It provides a focused view compared to broader energy aggregates by isolating strictly grid-delivered electricity and processed utility gas from solid minerals and general mining outputs.
Analyzing this series necessitates accounting for extreme seasonal peaks driven by winter heating and summer cooling demands across neighboring interconnected markets. Monthly figures frequently undergo revision as final utility billing statements and grid transmission balancing data are fully processed. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most reliable analytical insight, as month-on-month variations often reflect temporary climatic extremes or sudden regional grid outages rather than structural trade shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- Are crude oil and refined petroleum part of this gas and electricity measure?
- No, liquid fuels and crude oil are excluded, focusing exclusively on grid electricity and manufactured gas.
- Why do monthly electricity export figures show high volatility?
- Sudden weather changes alter regional heating and cooling needs, causing rapid shifts in cross-border grid flows.
- What is the best way to compare these utility trade flows?
- Year-on-year evaluation helps filter out routine weather-driven seasonal spikes in energy demand.