France petroleum product imports from Italy
France petroleum product imports from Italy stood at 85 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 partner country | |||||||||||
| Italy | 85 | 139 | 81 | 153 | 106 | 115 | 53 | 39 | 18 | 36 |
Understanding france petroleum product imports from Italy
This metric quantifies the physical tonnage of refined petroleum products imported from Italy, capturing inbound shipments from southern European refining and storage facilities. It encompasses all finished liquid hydrocarbons transported via maritime vessels or overland routes from this specific origin, excluding energy products sourced from any other country or unrefined crude streams. The series isolates bilateral trade dynamics within the Mediterranean refining market.
Interpreting the dataset requires accounting for regional maritime weather conditions and periodic maintenance turnarounds at southern European processing plants. Early monthly estimates are routinely adjusted as customs authorities process delayed shipping documentation and verify cargo classifications. Analysts should utilize year-on-year comparisons to smooth out short-term delivery anomalies and seasonal variations in regional demand. Comparing this partner-specific series with northern continental suppliers requires recognizing the distinct maritime transport routes and regional refining economics involved.
Frequently asked questions
- What transport methods deliver petroleum products from this partner?
- Inbound shipments arrive primarily via maritime tankers across the Mediterranean alongside overland transport routes.
- Are crude oil imports from this country included here?
- No, this series is restricted to refined petroleum products and excludes unrefined crude oil.
- Why is year-on-year analysis preferred for this trade route?
- Annual comparisons help filter out temporary shipping delays and scheduled refinery maintenance periods that distort monthly data.