France CPI basket weight: alcoholic beverages
France CPI basket weight: alcoholic beverages stood at 147 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groups | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 02.1 - Alcoholic beverages | 147 | 151 | 168 | 180 | 181 | 206 | 186 | 186 | 190 | 192 | |
| COICOP classification: 02.3 - Tobacco | 168 | 164 | 177 | 185 | 215 | 244 | 205 | 191 | 193 | 189 |
Understanding france CPI basket weight: alcoholic beverages
Isolating fermented and distilled liquids purchased for home consumption, this indicator tracks household expenditure on wine, beer, and spirits while excluding drinks consumed in commercial hospitality venues. It provides a dedicated lens on social and recreational drinking habits within the domestic sphere, standing completely separate from non-alcoholic beverages and food provisions. Regulatory changes and alcohol-specific excise tax adjustments play a primary role in shaping the financial weight of this category over time.
When interpreting this series, users should note that price movements often reflect government policy and duty increases rather than purely commercial supply and demand shifts. Seasonal variations are prominent, with expenditure shares typically expanding during winter holiday periods and festive celebration months. Analysts should examine multi-year trends to evaluate true shifts in household consumption volumes independent of administrative tax interventions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this category cover alcoholic drinks purchased in restaurants and bars?
- No, drinks sold in commercial catering establishments are classified under hospitality service codes.
- How do government policies influence this specific beverage weight?
- Excise duties and public health levies can alter the expenditure share independently of physical sales volumes.
- Are there noticeable seasonal patterns in alcoholic beverage consumption?
- Yes, holiday seasons and festive periods consistently generate spikes in retail purchasing volumes.