France alcoholic beverages and tobacco consumption (current prices)
France alcoholic beverages and tobacco consumption (current prices) stood at 49,922 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Final consumption by function (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1959 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Final consumption by function (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current prices | |||||||||||
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 49,922 | 50,796 | 51,252 | 50,235 | 51,579 | 50,922 | 47,012 | 46,253 | 44,373 | 43,694 | |
| Alcoholic beverages | 20,878 | 21,302 | 21,822 | 21,433 | 21,763 | 21,350 | 20,679 | 20,990 | 20,738 | 20,491 |
Understanding france alcoholic beverages and tobacco consumption (current prices)
This combined expenditure series measures all monetary disbursements by resident households on fermented or distilled alcoholic liquids and tobacco products of all descriptions. It aggregates sin-taxed goods into a single analytical category, distinguishing them from basic nutritional items and non-alcoholic beverages. The scope includes beer, wine, spirits, cigarettes, cigars, and vaping products purchased through retail shops, specialized stores, duty-free outlets, and licensed hospitality venues.
Because excise duties and government levies constitute a major share of the final purchase price for these products, nominal values are highly sensitive to regulatory and tax policy changes rather than purely market-driven demand shifts. Revisions to early estimates often incorporate customs data and specialized tax authority receipts. Analysts should note that high taxation levels mean physical consumption volumes can drop while nominal spending rises due to tax hikes.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are alcohol and tobacco grouped together in this classification?
- International standard accounting systems group them due to shared characteristics as controlled substances subject to heavy specific excise taxation.
- Are drinks consumed in bars included here?
- Yes, alcoholic beverages bought in restaurants, pubs, and clubs are incorporated into this functional category alongside retail store purchases.
- How do government tax changes impact this series?
- Increases in excise duties push nominal values upward instantly, requiring analysts to separate tax-driven price effects from underlying volume changes.