France CPI basket weight: non-alcoholic beverages
France CPI basket weight: non-alcoholic beverages stood at 125 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: 01.2 - Non-alcoholic beverages | 125 | 114 | 119 | 117 | 115 | 130 | 119 | 122 | 119 | 120 | |
| COICOP classification: 02.1 - Alcoholic beverages | 147 | 151 | 168 | 180 | 181 | 206 | 186 | 186 | 190 | 192 |
Understanding france CPI basket weight: non-alcoholic beverages
Measuring the household budget share allocated strictly to non-alcoholic liquids, this classification captures spending on water, soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, tea, and cocoa. It isolates thirst-quenching provisions from solid food items and alcoholic beverages, providing a precise look at liquid refreshment consumption patterns. This narrow focus allows researchers to monitor specific commodity pressures, such as international coffee and cocoa bean market fluctuations, without interference from heavy food categories.
Seasonality is a notable feature here, with soft drink consumption surging during warm summer months while hot beverage demand peaks in colder seasons. Revisions to this weight reflect evolving consumer health preferences, such as shifting demand toward low-sugar or specialized specialty drinks over successive years. When reading this metric, analysts should compare annual trends to identify structural changes in beverage habits rather than reacting to short-term weather-driven spikes in summer soft drink sales.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of beverages are included in this specific classification?
- Water, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, and cocoa products purchased for home consumption are captured here.
- Why does this series exhibit distinct seasonal consumption patterns?
- Demand for refreshing cold beverages rises in summer, while hot drink consumption increases during winter months.
- How do global commodity markets affect this non-alcoholic category?
- International price swings in coffee, tea, and sugar directly influence the valuation of these specific basket items.