France CPI: alcoholic beverages
France CPI: alcoholic beverages stood at 100.42 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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| Index | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 02.1 - Alcoholic beverages | 100.42 | 100.56 | 100.43 | 100.11 | 100.49 | 100.34 | 100.32 | 100.42 | 100.32 | 99.83 | |
| COICOP classification: 02.3 - Tobacco | 103.29 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.22 | 103.21 | 103.21 | 102.92 | 102.49 | 100.08 |
Understanding france CPI: alcoholic beverages
Fermented and distilled drinks purchased for home or social consumption—spanning wine, beer, and spirits—are isolated within this specific beverage sub-aggregate. This metric measures retail price shifts across alcoholic beverages, distinguishing them from tobacco items, soft drinks, and food products. The weighting scheme reflects consumer spending habits across retail shops, supermarkets, and hospitality venues where applicable. Excluded from this category are non-alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and tobacco goods, ensuring a focused view on drinkable spirits and brews.
Interpreting this series involves accounting for agricultural inputs such as grape harvests and grain yields, alongside packaging costs and beverage-specific excise duties. Early monthly estimates are subject to routine review as sales data from hospitality and retail channels are finalized. Analysts should examine year-on-year comparisons to filter out the seasonal promotional cycles common around festive holiday periods. Comparing this series with the broader beverage index clarifies whether price pressures stem from alcoholic lines or non-alcoholic refreshments.
Frequently asked questions
- Which specific drinks are captured in this alcoholic beverage measure?
- Wine, beer, cider, and distilled spirits acquired for personal or social consumption.
- How do agricultural factors influence this index?
- Grape and grain harvest outcomes directly affect the production costs of wine and beer.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended for this series?
- Festive holiday seasons introduce recurring promotional discounting and pricing patterns that annual metrics help smooth out.