Trade deficit down to 3.8 billion euros in June
The trade deficit of France fell to 3.796 billion euros from 5.179 billion in June (revised) the previous month, thanks to increased exports find their level two years ago, according to data CVS / CJO published by Customs.
Throughout the first half, the deficit totaled 24.544 billion against 22.928 billion during the first six months of 2009, a decline due mostly to the increase in energy costs.
Six economists polled by Reuters had expected on average a deficit of 4.5 billion euros in June, with estimates ranging from 4.0 to 4.9 billion.
The remainder of May was revised to 5.179 billion from the $ 5,500 billion announced an initial estimate a month ago.
Exports FOB data CVS / CJO surged to 33.016 billion euros against 29.948 billion in May, reaching their highest level since August 2008.
Imports amounted to 36.812 billion euros against 35.127 billion the previous month.
In June, France sold its 26 Airbus reported 1,719,000 euros for 19 aircraft against 1,050 million euros in May