France FOB exports to America, excl. military equipment
France FOB exports to America, excl. military equipment stood at 5,108 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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| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: America - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 5,108 | 5,881 | 5,972 | 4,745 | 5,650 | 5,733 | 5,399 | 4,544 | 5,599 | 5,312 | |
| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: North Zone Africa (incl. Egypt) - All, excluding military equipment - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 1,006 | 1,508 | 1,668 | 1,247 | 1,919 | 1,922 | 1,504 | 1,467 | 1,667 | 1,556 |
Understanding france FOB exports to America, excl. military equipment
Merchandise exports originating across domestic territory and overseas departments and heading toward the Americas are quantified using unadjusted collection data, valued free on board and excluding military equipment. The NAF rev. 2 standard governs the underlying commodity categories. This broad regional measure captures commercial shipments traversing the Atlantic toward northern, central, and southern American destinations, providing an expansive view of transatlantic trade distinct from intra-European flows.
Interpreting these transatlantic figures requires accounting for extensive shipping durations and varied port processing speeds across different American sub-regions. Without seasonal adjustments, monthly numbers are susceptible to calendar quirks and recurring holiday slowdowns, making year-on-year comparisons preferable for identifying genuine trend changes. Analysts should remain aware that initial monthly estimates are provisional and subject to routine administrative revisions as late customs records are processed.
Frequently asked questions
- Which geographic regions are encompassed within the Americas destination category?
- The series aggregates commercial exports heading to North, Central, and South American partner nations.
- Are transportation insurance and freight charges included in the valuation?
- Valuation is free on board, excluding international freight and insurance costs incurred beyond the border.
- Why might consecutive monthly comparisons be misleading for this series?
- Raw collection data reflects shipping schedules and calendar variations that can distort short-term month-to-month momentum.