FX.co ★ France’s Trade Gap Widens to €4.8B in December, Extending External Imbalance

France’s trade deficit increased in December 2025, with the trade balance slipping to -€4.8 billion from -€4.0 billion in November 2025, according to data updated on 6 February 2026. The figures point to a further deterioration in the country’s external position at the end of the year.

The widening gap suggests that France’s imports continued to outpace exports as 2025 drew to a close, adding pressure on the trade front. While no further details on the drivers of the change were provided, the larger deficit may fuel ongoing discussions about the resilience and competitiveness of French exports heading into 2026.