France services exports: transport
France services exports: transport stood at 5,717 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Trade in services by type table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade in services by type table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services, exports (receipts) | 32,880 | 34,707 | 38,846 | 34,200 | 33,519 | 33,187 | 29,283 | 29,879 | 35,079 | 29,813 | |
| Transport | 5,717 | 5,942 | 5,857 | 5,698 | 5,366 | 4,930 | 4,811 | 4,958 | 5,078 | 4,718 | |
| Travel | 9,313 | 9,354 | 9,010 | 8,010 | 7,345 | 5,275 | 4,951 | 5,417 | 5,612 | 4,230 |
Understanding france services exports: transport
Cross-border movement of freight, passenger ticketing, and supporting logistical operations conducted by resident carriers comprise this service category. Included are maritime, air, rail, and road transport earnings, along with charter fees, cargo handling, warehousing, and navigational support services provided to foreign clients. Excluded are courier and postal services when bundled under distinct telecommunication aggregates, as well as passenger services provided domestically to non-residents that fall under travel receipts. This series differs from travel by isolating the actual conveyance of passengers and freight rather than incidental visitor expenditure.
Monthly figures display sharp seasonal peaks tied to global trade volumes, holiday passenger surges, and fluctuations in international fuel surcharges. Revisions are frequent because transport operators often report operational data with a lag and rely on estimated yield matrices initially. Comparing year-on-year data provides a clearer picture of structural logistics demand by eliminating seasonal holiday distortions present in month-on-month changes. Analysts must avoid conflating carrier freight receipts with the physical value of the cargo being shipped.
Frequently asked questions
- What modes of carriage are included in transport receipts?
- Maritime, air, rail, and road freight and passenger operations conducted by resident carriers for foreign clients are included.
- How does this series differ from travel receipts?
- Transport measures the direct cost of moving people and freight, whereas travel captures broader local spending by visitors.
- Why do transport figures frequently experience retroactive adjustments?
- Operators often submit preliminary volume and fare estimates that get updated once final ticketing and shipping reconciliations occur.