France FOB exports to Netherlands (raw data)
France FOB exports to Netherlands (raw data) stood at 1,865 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: Netherlands - Estimated raw data - NAF rev. 2 | 1,865 | 2,089 | 2,303 | 2,065 | 2,112 | 2,287 | 2,064 | 1,828 | 1,940 | 2,084 | |
| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: Norway, of which Svalbard - Estimated raw data - NAF rev. 2 | 161 | 180 | 180 | 217 | 173 | 196 | 162 | 159 | 156 | 203 |
Understanding france FOB exports to Netherlands (raw data)
Statistical records capture outbound physical merchandise leaving domestic territory and overseas departments specifically destined for the Netherlands, evaluated on a free-on-board basis. This unadjusted monthly series includes all civilian goods whose physical export is documented through customs declarations, omitting international freight and insurance. Distinct from peer rows covering alternative European distribution hubs or landlocked partners, this measure reflects direct bilateral shipments to a primary gateway economy.
Evaluating these figures requires accounting for the Rotterdam effect, where goods recorded as exports to this destination may subsequently transit to other European markets. Because the data is unadjusted for seasonality or working days, annual comparisons provide a clearer picture of underlying trajectory than month-to-month changes. Routine revisions occur in subsequent releases as late declarations are processed, altering early provisional totals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Rotterdam effect in relation to this trade data?
- It refers to goods shipped to Dutch ports that are subsequently redistributed across other European destinations.
- Does the series account for seasonal holiday patterns?
- No, seasonal variations remain fully present because the data is unadjusted raw statistics.
- How are export prices measured for these shipments?
- Valuation is established free on board at the French border.