France imports: United States (est. SA-WDA)
France imports: United States (est. SA-WDA) stood at 5,233 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 States of America - Estimated SA-WDA data - NAF rev. 2 | 5,233 | 4,960 | 5,117 | 5,127 | 5,226 | 4,974 | 5,057 | 4,466 | 4,697 | 4,410 | |
| CIF imports of France incl. overseas departments - From: Canada - Estimated SA-WDA data - NAF rev. 2 | 398 | 446 | 534 | 412 | 527 | 419 | 419 | 401 | 427 | 462 |
Understanding france imports: United States (est. SA-WDA)
Monetary values assigned to physical merchandise arriving from the United States encompass all transportation, insurance, and baseline commodity costs incurred prior to customs clearance. This seasonally and working-day adjusted series contrasts with unadjusted tracking by stripping away regular calendar distortions, such as standard holiday lulls and variations in monthly operating days. The statistical boundary encompasses all tangible goods entering domestic ports and distribution channels, while excluding cross-border service contracts, digital downloads, and financial flows.
Interpreting these smoothed figures requires accounting for potential revisions in early estimates as late customs documentation is processed by statistical authorities. Observers must remain cautious when evaluating single-month movements, as large commercial shipments can temporarily skew adjusted calculations. Comparing this series with domestic industrial production metrics provides helpful context regarding manufacturing import demand.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are these import figures adjusted for working days?
- Adjusting for working days ensures that months with differing numbers of weekends or holidays can be compared fairly.
- Does this indicator cover digital products or software downloads?
- No, customs data record physical merchandise only; intangible products are measured through separate balance of payments surveys.
- How should analysts handle preliminary data releases?
- Preliminary figures should be viewed as provisional estimates subject to routine revisions in subsequent reporting cycles.