France FOB exports: China (raw)
France FOB exports: China (raw) stood at 1,984 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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| Countries | |||||||||||
| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: China - Estimated raw data - NAF rev. 2 | 1,984 | 2,507 | 3,286 | 2,383 | 2,164 | 1,898 | 1,621 | 1,955 | 2,391 | 2,047 | |
| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: Hong Kong - Estimated raw data - NAF rev. 2 | 352 | 449 | 453 | 482 | 467 | 489 | 454 | 386 | 653 | 405 |
Understanding france FOB exports: China (raw)
This raw dataset tracks unadjusted monthly merchandise exports originating in domestic customs zones and arriving in China, evaluated on a free on board basis. The figures cover physical commodities dispatched from mainland ports and overseas departments, while excluding intangible services, financial transfers, and digital deliverables. This specific unadjusted row captures the direct monthly customs tally for trade with China, differing from its seasonally adjusted sibling series by retaining all original calendar and holiday anomalies.
Analyzing unadjusted monthly data requires accounting for recurring calendar effects, such as variable monthly business days and shifting holiday timing like Lunar New Year closures. Early estimates are provisional and subject to routine administrative revisions as late customs declarations are processed. Comparing figures against the matching period from the prior year is recommended to neutralize these seasonal distortions, whereas direct month-on-month comparisons reflect both true trade momentum and calendar irregularities. Analysts should also account for transport lags and re-export hubs when reconciling these customs figures with partner import data.
Frequently asked questions
- Are seasonal adjustments applied to this raw Chinese export series?
- No, this series presents unadjusted raw data directly from customs records.
- Does this measure include service sector transactions?
- Services are excluded, as the dataset is limited to physical merchandise cleared through customs.
- Why are year-on-year comparisons preferred for raw data series?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal and holiday timing shifts that distort raw monthly numbers.