France CPI basket weight: alcohol, tobacco and narcotics
France CPI basket weight: alcohol, tobacco and narcotics stood at 315 Per 10,000 of total in 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the CPI weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1996 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisions | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 02 - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | 315 | 315 | 345 | 365 | 396 | 450 | 391 | 377 | 383 | 381 | |
| COICOP classification: 03 - Clothing and footwear | 322 | 336 | 349 | 355 | 345 | 356 | 383 | 407 | 421 | 439 |
Understanding france CPI basket weight: alcohol, tobacco and narcotics
This indicator measures the relative importance assigned to alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, and controlled substances within the national consumer price index basket, expressed in parts per 10,000 of aggregate household expenditure. The scope encompasses retail purchases of beer, wine, spirits, cigarettes, cigars, and related items, while separating out bar or tavern service fees which are captured elsewhere. This grouping reflects distinct tax-driven pricing structures that set it apart from ordinary grocery or lifestyle categories.
Reading longitudinal changes in this share involves accounting for heavy regulatory interventions, excise duty adjustments, and shifting social preferences regarding substance consumption. Because these items face frequent government-mandated price changes through taxation, shifts in the index weight often mirror policy effects rather than pure market demand variations. Analysts must exercise caution when comparing this category to standard retail goods, as demand for these specific products tends to exhibit low price elasticity.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include drinks purchased at bars or restaurants?
- No, alcoholic beverages consumed on hospitality premises are allocated to restaurant and accommodation services.
- Why are tobacco and narcotics grouped with alcoholic beverages?
- The international classification standard groups these specific lifestyle goods together due to their similar regulatory and taxation characteristics.
- How do government tax hikes impact this index weight?
- Excise tax increases raise the nominal value of these purchases, which influences their relative share during subsequent annual basket recalculations.