France’s trade deficit narrowed to -€5.6 billion in July 2025 (from -€7.3 billion in June), as exports rose +2.6% MoM to €52.1 billion while imports fell -0.5% MoM to €57.7 billion.

• Transport equipment exports surged +9.4% MoM to €11.1 billion, lifting the category’s surplus to €1.1 billion (+€580 million vs June).

• Refined petroleum exports jumped +17.2% MoM, but the sector maintained a deficit of -€1.1 billion despite some improvement.

• Mechanical/electrical equipment exports fell -3.6% MoM, widening the deficit to -€3.1 billion.

• Natural hydrocarbons trade deficit widened to -€2.2 billion as imports grew +1.8% MoM.

• Exports to Asia rose +18.8% MoM, narrowing the regional deficit to -€0.4 billion (+€1.2 billion improvement).

• Trade with the Americas weakened greatly as exports dropped -7.7% MoM and imports fell -3.7% MoM..

• The EU remained the largest partner, with the deficit narrowing slightly to -€1.8 billion.