France petroleum product exports: gas oil and diesel
France petroleum product exports: gas oil and diesel stood at 243 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 | |||||||||||
| Gas oil and diesel, fossil part | 243 | 250 | 254 | 164 | 148 | 138 | 180 | 417 | 382 | 350 |
Understanding france petroleum product exports: gas oil and diesel
Customs databases track the physical mass of fossil-derived gas oil and diesel leaving domestic ports, stated in thousand metric tonnes. This category encompasses middle distillates destined for compression-ignition engines and heating applications, isolating traditional mineral oil components from mandated renewable blending shares. Domestic distribution and retail consumption are excluded, leaving a pure measure of surplus product directed to foreign markets. This series provides a detailed look at outbound heavy transport and industrial fuel shipments.
Industrial activity schedules and seasonal heating demand abroad create significant month-to-month volatility in export volumes. Early statistical releases are subject to routine revisions as customs authorities process delayed transport manifests. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most honest assessment of trade performance by eliminating recurring weather-driven heating cycles and annual holiday slowdowns. Analysts should avoid treating these tonnage figures as a proxy for total domestic refining output, given that gasoline and fuel oil follow independent production paths.
Frequently asked questions
- Are renewable fuel additives included in this diesel export measure?
- The series records the fossil portion of gas oil and diesel, separating out renewable blending shares.
- Does this metric include diesel sold at domestic filling stations?
- No, domestic retail and commercial consumption are excluded in favor of outbound cross-border shipments.
- Why are annual comparisons preferred for middle distillate exports?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal heating and transport cycles that affect monthly volumes.