France petroleum product exports: motor gasoline
France petroleum product exports: motor gasoline stood at 100 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 | |||||||||||
| Motor gasoline, fossil part | 100 | 146 | 185 | 270 | 225 | 191 | 62 | 43 | 74 | 212 |
Understanding france petroleum product exports: motor gasoline
International trade accounts record the physical mass of fossil-derived motor gasoline leaving domestic customs territory, measured in thousand metric tonnes. The series isolates the traditional hydrocarbon portion of spark-ignition engine fuel, distinguishing it from biofuel blends or other refined petroleum fractions such as diesel and jet fuel. Outbound shipments from domestic refineries destined for foreign distribution networks are fully captured, while domestic retail consumption remains excluded. This metric provides a clear view of surplus automotive fuel production directed toward external markets.
Driving habits and seasonal transport demand abroad generate predictable monthly rhythms in export volumes. Early estimates rely on preliminary customs data that undergo standard administrative revisions in subsequent reporting cycles. Analysts should evaluate performance through year-on-year comparisons rather than sequential monthly changes, which can be distorted by holiday periods and refinery turnarounds. Comparing this series with broader aggregate export metrics helps reveal whether automotive fuel trends diverge from overall petroleum product movements.
Frequently asked questions
- Are biofuel components included in this specific export series?
- The series measures the fossil part of motor gasoline, separating out renewable blending components where applicable.
- Does this figure represent total domestic gasoline production?
- No, it records only the portion leaving the country as exports, omitting domestic retail sales.
- Why is year-on-year comparison recommended for automotive fuels?
- Comparing identical months across years accounts for recurring seasonal driving and holiday travel patterns.