France fossil kerosene-type jet fuel imports
France fossil kerosene-type jet fuel imports stood at 537 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of petroleum products | 2,453 | 2,598 | 2,579 | 2,340 | 2,516 | 2,505 | 2,818 | 2,503 | 2,302 | 2,857 | |
| By product | |||||||||||
| Kerosene-type jet fuel, fossil part | 537 | 574 | 468 | 305 | 562 | 406 | 250 | 480 | 490 | 454 |
Understanding france fossil kerosene-type jet fuel imports
This measure records the total mass of fossil-based kerosene-type jet fuel imported from international suppliers to service aviation turbine engines. It covers refined middle distillates meeting strict freezing point and flash point specifications for flight operations, omitting synthetic aviation fuels and non-aviation kerosene grades used for heating or lighting. The data isolates aviation turbine requirements from broader middle distillate categories such as diesel and heating oil.
Interpreting these figures requires close attention to international travel trends and airport refueling logistics rather than general industrial cycles. Early estimates are prone to routine revisions as customs authorities verify specialized aviation fuel certifications and bonded warehouse transfers. Year-on-year comparisons provide the most reliable analytical framework, effectively bypassing seasonal tourism peaks and trough periods in global flight schedules. Comparing this series directly with general petroleum product aggregates obscures the specific operational dynamics of the commercial aviation sector.
Frequently asked questions
- Are non-aviation kerosene grades included in this series?
- No, the dataset strictly isolates kerosene-type fuel formulated and certified for turbine-powered aircraft.
- How does this measure differ from general diesel imports?
- While both are middle distillates, jet fuel adheres to specialized aviation standards and distinct end-use markets compared to compression-ignition diesel.
- What causes predictable fluctuations in jet fuel trade volumes?
- Inbound shipments closely mirror seasonal shifts in international commercial air traffic and tourist travel schedules.