France FOB exports to United States (collection data)
France FOB exports to United States (collection data) stood at 3,651 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: United States of America - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 3,651 | 4,049 | 4,281 | 3,331 | 4,081 | 4,157 | 3,993 | 3,300 | 4,053 | 3,877 | |
| FOB exports of France incl. overseas departments - To: Canada - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 355 | 420 | 440 | 346 | 397 | 414 | 351 | 333 | 351 | 365 |
Understanding france FOB exports to United States (collection data)
Customs records capture the monetary value of merchandise leaving domestic borders specifically destined for buyers located in the United States of America. Valuation applies the free on board convention, omitting international freight and insurance expenses incurred beyond national frontiers. Overseas departments are included within the national territory scope, while transactions rely on collection data compiled under the NAF rev. 2 industrial classification framework.
Interpreting short-term movements requires accounting for potential delays in customs declarations and recurring seasonal shipping cycles. Analysts must apply caution when evaluating month-to-month figures because logistical bottlenecks or administrative processing shifts can cause temporary fluctuations. Comparing results against the same period twelve months prior helps neutralize annual operational patterns. Cross-referencing these customs declarations with balance of payments measures requires adjusting for valuation differences and unrecorded service transactions.
Frequently asked questions
- What valuation method applies to these outbound shipments?
- Values follow the free on board standard, excluding transport and insurance costs incurred past the border.
- How does the NAF rev. 2 classification affect the figures?
- The classification framework categorizes the underlying industrial origin of the merchandise being shipped.
- Why might monthly figures fluctuate unexpectedly?
- Administrative processing lags, shipping schedules, and seasonal variations frequently cause short-term volatility.