France's trade deficit widened unexpectedly in June as exports dipped and imports rose, data from the customs office showed today.
The trade deficit widened to €4.008 billion from €3.137 billion in May.
Exports falling to €27.441 billion from €27.908 billion previously.
Imports rose to €31.449 billion compared with €31.045 billion in May.
Sales of Airbus aircraft, one of France's most prominent export items, remained stable at 26 for a total of €1.408 billion against 26 for €1.632 billion in May.
Reuters