France fossil kerosene-type jet fuel exports
France fossil kerosene-type jet fuel exports stood at 75 thousand tonnes in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – imports and exports of oil and petroleum products by partner country, monthly (nrg_ti_oilm, nrg_te_oilm). It is one of the indicators in the Energy trade table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy trade table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of petroleum products | 1,438 | 1,331 | 1,473 | 1,465 | 1,688 | 1,406 | 1,372 | 1,535 | 1,729 | 1,921 | |
| By product | |||||||||||
| Kerosene-type jet fuel, fossil part | 75 | 160 | 187 | 124 | 152 | 72 | 97 | 121 | 151 | 142 |
Understanding france fossil kerosene-type jet fuel exports
Trade statistics compile the outbound physical mass of fossil-based kerosene-type jet fuel dispatched to international buyers, quantified in thousand metric tonnes. The metric targets aviation turbine fuel derived strictly from petroleum refining, separating traditional fossil hydrocarbons from synthesized or bio-derived aviation blends. Deliveries for domestic commercial aviation use are excluded, ensuring the series measures only surplus fuel leaving national borders. This category isolates the export performance of specialized aviation fuel from broader middle distillate flows.
Global aviation schedules and seasonal tourism cycles heavily influence monthly dispatch volumes, creating distinct peaks and troughs throughout the calendar year. Preliminary customs figures are frequently revised as complex international transport documentation is fully audited. Observers should rely on annual overlapping comparisons to discern genuine supply trends, as short-term disruptions in air traffic or refueling logistics can skew monthly data. Comparing this series with diesel exports highlights the distinct demand drivers affecting aviation versus ground transport sectors.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover biofuel blends used in aviation?
- The data focus strictly on the fossil component of kerosene-type jet fuel.
- Are domestic airline refuelings counted in these export numbers?
- No, domestic aviation consumption is excluded; the series records only outbound international shipments.
- What external factor most impacts monthly jet fuel export data?
- International aviation schedules and seasonal tourism travel patterns heavily influence monthly volumes.