France petroleum product imports from Netherlands
France petroleum product imports from Netherlands stood at 359 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 | |||||||||||
| Netherlands | 359 | 390 | 205 | 232 | 343 | 213 | 127 | 253 | 289 | 369 |
Understanding france petroleum product imports from Netherlands
This series records the physical quantity of refined petroleum products imported directly from the Netherlands, capturing inbound shipments originating from major North Sea refining and trading hubs. It encompasses all processed liquid hydrocarbons entering via maritime vessels, inland waterways, or cross-border pipelines from this specific partner nation, excluding direct energy flows from other countries. The metric highlights trade originating from a primary European logistics and port center.
Observers must account for high-frequency short-distance transport movements and extensive product transshipment activities characteristic of major continental trading nodes. Initial monthly data releases are subject to routine administrative revisions as port authorities reconcile complex transit declarations. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year evaluations to filter out short-term logistical bottlenecks or temporary storage adjustments at major terminals. Comparing this partner-specific total with overseas suppliers can be misleading, given the proximity and integrated pipeline and barge networks connecting the two jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
- Are all petroleum products from this origin included in the total?
- Yes, the metric covers the full range of refined petroleum commodities arriving from Dutch ports and refineries.
- Why might import volumes from this partner fluctuate rapidly from month to month?
- Proximity and extensive trading infrastructure facilitate rapid adjustments in short-term purchasing and barge movements.
- Does this series capture energy products merely passing through Dutch ports?
- Customs reporting generally attributes imports based on declared dispatch countries, which can include goods originating elsewhere but processed or stored locally.