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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Imports climbed to 61.3B in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
France Imports climbed to 61.3B in July 2026, released September 2026, up 1.1B from June's 60.2B reading. The reading matched the 60.5B consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 58.07B. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 60.45B, vs 59.1B in the prior 3-month window. Imports is now the highest in 37 months.
Latest Release
61.3
Actual
60.5
Consensus
60.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.84 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 60.2
Actual: 61.3
Error: -1.1
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 | −0.53 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | 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 61.30 billion in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 60.50 billion by 0.80 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 60.20 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 58.33 billion, ranging from 55.30 billion to 61.30 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 60.73 billion, up from the prior three at 57.80 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.17 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.76 billion). In September readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 58.23 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 0.84 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Sep 23) and S&P Global Services PMI (Sep 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 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 (Jul 2026): actual 61.3 B, consensus 60.5 B. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 60.4 B. Before that (May 2026): 60.5 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.53) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - FR Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | FR | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.70 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.80 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.70 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Inflation Rate YoY | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.40 | Low |