The statistics released by the institution reflect stability in the fourth month of the year in terms of imports, fixed at 57,8 billion euros, while exports decreased by 100 million euros to fall to 50,4 billion.

When considering the behavior of trade since April 2024, the country’s deficit amounts to 80,4 billion euros.

France reported its last surplus in its trade balance in 2002.

One of the elements to consider is energy, where although the European nation reduced imports, it exported even less.

Agriculture, one of the country’s strengths in terms of exports due to its contribution of surpluses, has seen a decrease since August last year, especially in cereals, which threatens to put the sector in red numbers.

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