France services exports to United States
France services exports to United States stood at 13,206 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Balance of payments by partner table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2013 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Balance of payments by partner table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | |||||||||||
| Services, exports | 13,206 | 10,958 | 11,572 | 11,425 | 12,351 | 11,224 | 12,443 | 11,848 | 12,152 | 10,453 | |
| Services, imports | 7,621 | 7,759 | 8,267 | 7,547 | 7,483 | 8,883 | 8,526 | 7,338 | 7,497 | 8,198 |
Understanding france services exports to United States
Cross-border sales of intangible products and commercial tasks delivered by domestic entities to customers situated in the United States constitute this series. Transactions encompass transport, travel, telecommunications, financial services, and intellectual property royalties, strictly excluding physical merchandise shipments or factor income generated from cross-border labor and financial assets. Within the broader bilateral accounts, this metric isolates commercial output value provided externally, contrasting with physical trade and financial returns.
Evaluating quarterly shifts requires accounting for distinct seasonal patterns tied to tourism periods and corporate billing cycles. Early figures frequently undergo revision as enterprises submit late survey data regarding foreign contracts. Comparing corresponding quarters across consecutive cycles provides a clearer picture than sequential quarter-over-quarter analysis, which can distort underlying momentum due to cyclical billing practices. Observers must avoid treating these service flows as equivalent to goods exports, as intangible delivery methods face different logistical and regulatory frameworks.
Frequently asked questions
- What categories of commercial activity are counted here?
- It tallies intangible outputs including transport, travel, business consulting, telecommunications, and intellectual property royalties sold to American clients.
- How does this differ from physical merchandise trade?
- It tracks non-physical services rather than tangible goods cleared through customs ports.
- Why might early estimates of these service flows change later?
- Statistical authorities update initial figures when companies submit comprehensive quarterly survey returns detailing their foreign commercial contracts.