US EditionDespite the Rise in Customs Duties, France's Trade Deficit Fell by Eur 10 Billion in One Year
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In 2025, France's trade deficit fell to €69.2 billion, or 10 billion less than in 2024, driven by increased exports, particularly in the aviation sector.
As a result of higher exports than imports, the French trade deficit decreased from €79.1 billion in 2024 to €69.2 billion in 2025.
The difference between exports and imports in Hexagon fell by EUR 10 billion in 2025, to EUR 69.2 billion, the customs figures this Friday.
The Trade Deficit Drops to Eur 69 Billion, but Persists: Why France Is Unable to Restore Equilibrium
DEXYPTAGE - The trade balance of goods improved in 2025 but remained structurally negative. The surplus over agri-food has been at the lowest in 25 years, at EUR 200 million. Imports from China have increased.
French customs announced on Friday 6 February a reduction of the trade deficit to 69.2 billion euros in 2025, despite trade tensions with the United States. This improvement is brought about by aeronautics, while French agriculture has had its worst record in 25 years.
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