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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Imports climbed to 60.5B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
France Imports climbed to 60.5B in May 2026, released July 2026, up 0.4B from April's 60.1B reading. The reading matched the 61.4B consensus. Imports has now risen for 5 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 59.75B, vs 56.85B in the prior 3-month window. Imports is now the highest in 33 months.
Latest Release
60.5
Actual
61.4
Consensus
60.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.82 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 61.4
Actual: 60.5
Error: +0.9
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.51 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.44 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.25 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports (France) was reported at 60.50 billion in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of 61.40 billion by 0.90 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 60.10 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 57.70 billion, ranging from 55.30 billion to 60.50 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 58.67 billion, up from the prior three at 56.67 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.70 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.78 billion). In July readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 58.47 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.82 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Jul 31) and CPI MoM (Jul 31).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About Imports — France
DEFINITION
Imports refer to the goods and services that a country purchases from other countries. This financial indicator is used to measure the amount of foreign goods and services that are brought into a country, and is an important factor in determining a country's trade balance and overall economic health. High levels of imports can indicate a strong demand for foreign products, while low levels may suggest a weaker economy or a focus on domestic production. Tracking imports can provide valuable insights into a country's trade relationships and global economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 60.5 B, consensus 61.4 B. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 60.2 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 59.3 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.51) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - FR Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | FR | Gross Domestic Product QoQ | 0.2 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | Medium |
| 05:30 | FR | Consumer Spending MoM | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 0.15 | Medium |
| 05:30 | FR | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.75 | High |
| 05:30 | FR | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 0.2 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High |
| 05:30 | FR | Gross Domestic Product YoY | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.75 | Medium |
| 05:30 | FR | Household Consumption MoM | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 0.15 | Low |