French Customs: In the first half of 2025, French imports increased by 1.9% compared to the same period last year, while exports only increased by 0.7%.

French customs released data showing that the trade deficit in France increased to 43 billion euros in the first half of 2025, which is 4.4 billion euros higher than the second half of 2024. Imports increased by 1.9% year-on-year, while exports only increased by 0.7%, which is the main reason for the expansion of the trade deficit.