France CPI: 05.3.1 major household appliances
France CPI: 05.3.1 major household appliances stood at 96.65 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| COICOP classification: 05.3.1 - Major household appliances, whether electric or not (D) | 96.65 | 98.3 | 95.72 | 98.24 | 98.51 | 98.24 | 98.29 | 98.67 | 96.86 | 98.59 | |
| COICOP classification: 05.3.2 - Small household appliances (SD) | 95.77 | 97.24 | 93.37 | 97.79 | 96.1 | 96.8 | 98.42 | 98.17 | 97.42 | 98.69 |
Understanding france CPI: 05.3.1 major household appliances
Large domestic appliances for cooling, washing, cooking, and food preservation, spanning both electric and non-electric variants, form the basis of this capital goods series. Included hardware covers refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, stoves, and built-in cooking ranges acquired for private residential use. Small countertop gadgets and professional commercial-grade machinery deployed in business establishments are explicitly omitted from the collection frame.
Tracking this measure requires understanding that technological upgrades and energy-efficiency standard revisions can cause quality-adjusted price movements that do not reflect basic inflation. Annual comparisons help mitigate the impact of model rollout cycles, where manufacturers introduce updated product tiers at higher price points during specific seasons. Analysts must avoid confusing the initial retail acquisition outlay tracked here with separate delivery, installation, or repair service fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Are small kitchen appliances included here?
- No, small appliances are monitored in a separate companion index.
- How are new appliance models handled in the index?
- Quality adjustments account for technological upgrades when models are replaced.
- Does this index cover commercial restaurant equipment?
- No, the scope is restricted strictly to appliances intended for private households.