France CPI: clothing and footwear
France CPI: clothing and footwear stood at 101.07 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 03 - Clothing and footwear | 101.07 | 97.23 | 90.62 | 100.58 | 102.33 | 101.87 | 101.51 | 97.04 | 91.56 | 102.12 | |
| COICOP classification: 03.1 - Clothing | 101.46 | 97.35 | 90.15 | 100.57 | 102.29 | 101.87 | 101.57 | 96.74 | 91.43 | 102.39 |
Understanding france CPI: clothing and footwear
Wearables, garments, tailoring services, and related textile accessories designed for personal use form the boundaries of this specific retail price tracker. This grouping captures everyday attire, formal outfits, and specialty items, while omitting non-wearable personal care products, jewelry, and home textiles like curtains or bedding. It aggregates broader wardrobe categories before breaking down into specialized sub-indices.
Analysts monitoring this indicator must account for deep, predictable discounting phases tied to regulated seasonal clearance windows, which create sharp downward movements that reverse in subsequent months. Because clothing supply chains rely heavily on international manufacturing and imported fabrics, exchange rate shifts can alter the index independently of local demand. Year-on-year comparisons are typically more reliable than short-term monthly movements for identifying persistent price direction.
Frequently asked questions
- Are household linens and curtains counted in this clothing index?
- No, home textiles are categorized separately under household furnishings and equipment.
- How do seasonal sales affect the index readings?
- Regulated clearance periods cause temporary price drops that reverse when new seasonal collections arrive.
- Does this measure include footwear?
- Footwear is tracked in its own dedicated sub-category alongside this broader apparel grouping.