Imports were weighed down by the rise in the prices of raw materials, particularly energy. France's trade deficit widened further to reach 9 billion euros in November, " the lowest monthly balance ever reached ," Customs announced on Friday. See also France: the trade deficit deteriorates further to 7.5 billion euros in October Imports reached a record level and were weighed down by the rise in the prices of raw materials, especially energy, further worsening the deficit compared to O
France's trade deficit widened further to reach 9 billion euros in November, "
the lowest monthly balance ever reached
," Customs announced on Friday.
See also France: the trade deficit deteriorates further to 7.5 billion euros in October
Imports reached a record level and were weighed down by the rise in the prices of raw materials, especially energy, further worsening the deficit compared to October, when it stood at 8.1 billion euros ( revised figure).