In the 2nd quarter of 2023, France's FOB/FOB trade balance improved by €5.2 billion and reached -24.6 billion. Despite this increase – the third in a row since the 4th quarter of 2022 and one of the largest since at least the year 2000 – the trade balance remains worse than over the 2000-2020 period. The increase in the balance is essentially due to that of the balance of transport equipment and energy. The agricultural balance is down slightly but remains positive. Exports are up compared to the previous quarter (+2.3%). The drop in energy and agricultural exports is more than offset by the increase in exports of ... (full story)