France CPI basket weight: other personal care products
France CPI basket weight: other personal care products stood at 139 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 13.1.2 - Other appliances, articles and products for personal care (ND) | 139 | 148 | 147 | 166 | 172 | 157 | 179 | 185 | 188 | 189 | |
| COICOP classification: 13.1.3 - Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (S) | 108 | 104 | 107 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 83 |
Understanding france CPI basket weight: other personal care products
Non-durable consumables and disposable articles utilized for personal hygiene, beauty maintenance, and cosmetic purposes constitute this basket share, separating single-use or rapidly consumed items from long-lasting grooming hardware. The scope encompasses soaps, toothpastes, cosmetics, and paper hygiene goods, while excluding powered appliances and professional salon treatments. Excluded items also feature pharmaceutical preparations governed by separate healthcare classifications.
Analysis of this metric must account for high purchase frequency and minimal seasonal lag, though promotional discounting during holiday periods creates temporary volume shifts. Because these items are consumed rapidly, their index weight responds quickly to shifts in household brand loyalty and trade-offs between premium and economy labels. When reviewing historical series, analysts should note occasional shifts of specific hygiene formulations between chemical and personal care divisions during standard basket revisions.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of goods are excluded from this category?
- Electric appliances, medical pharmaceuticals, and professional salon services are cataloged in separate index divisions.
- Why is consumption frequency important for this indicator?
- Frequent replacement cycles mean household spending weights reflect immediate adjustments in consumer preferences and everyday hygiene habits.
- Are cosmetics included in this personal care grouping?
- Yes, makeup, skin creams, and perfumes form a substantial portion of this non-durable product classification.