France imports: United Kingdom (SA-WDA)
France imports: United Kingdom (SA-WDA) stood at 2,297 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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| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: United Kingdom - Estimated SA-WDA data - NAF rev. 2 | 2,297 | 2,275 | 2,319 | 2,355 | 2,301 | 2,269 | 2,307 | 2,143 | 1,946 | 2,073 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: Kiribati - Data of collection - NAF rev. 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Understanding france imports: United Kingdom (SA-WDA)
Inbound mercantile shipments dispatched from the United Kingdom are quantified in this series under cost, insurance, and freight terms, covering all domestic territories including overseas departments. This specific bilateral metric isolates trade flows with a major non-Eurozone European partner, distinguishing its commercial patterns from continental neighbors. The data captures a diverse array of physical commodities, manufactured articles, and energy products categorized by domestic industrial activity standards. Incorporating cost, insurance, and freight elements means that maritime and overland shipping charges, alongside border insurance, are embedded within the headline financial totals.
Statistical adjustments remove seasonal fluctuations and working-day discrepancies, allowing analysts to monitor underlying demand without calendar bias. Revisions frequently occur in early estimates as customs declarations adapt to shifting regulatory requirements and border verification procedures. Observers should exercise caution when comparing this import series with partner-reported export data, as valuation differences and transit time lags frequently create statistical discrepancies. Utilizing the adjusted series provides a clearer picture of bilateral trade momentum than raw monthly tallies.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the non-membership of the partner country in the currency union affect reporting?
- Trade flows are still converted and reported in domestic currency, reflecting bilateral exchange rates and specific regulatory border regimes.
- Why might early monthly estimates for this trade corridor experience larger revisions?
- Changes in border verification procedures and administrative processing can delay the arrival of complete customs declarations.
- What valuation difference exists between these imports and corresponding partner exports?
- Imports include transport and insurance overhead up to the domestic border, whereas partner export figures omit those delivery costs.