France’s trade deficit widened slightly to -€7.8 billion in May 2025, up by €77 million from April, as exports slipped -0.3% MoM to €48.9 billion and imports fell -0.2% MoM to €56.7B.

• Exports of refined petroleum products rose +9.1% MoM, but the trade deficit in this category still widened to -€1.3 billion due to a 12.7% MoM surge in imports.
• Mechanical, electrical, and computer equipment saw a trade gap of -€2.9 billion despite flat MoM growth in exports (+0.3%).
• The EU remained France’s largest trade partner, with a deficit of -€2.3 billion, though the monthly balance improved by €861 million.
• The trade balance with Asia worsened to -€5.8 billion, as exports fell -1.4% MoM while imports rose +0.3%.
• Miscellaneous exports surged +76.1% MoM, helping to narrow the trade deficit in that category by €304 million.