According to the French Customs, France's trade deficit narrowed to €4.63 billion in November from €4.87 billion in October, missing expectations for a decline to a deficit of €3.95 billion. October's figure was revised down from a deficit of €4.58 billion.
Exports climbed 3.0% in November, while imports rose 2.0%.
On a yearly basis, exports rose 2.0% in November, while imports gained 2.1%.