France CPI: fresh products
France CPI: fresh products stood at 109.2 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 | |||||||||||
| All households - Fresh products | 109.2 | 106.58 | 103.6 | 102.99 | 105.29 | 103.29 | 102.28 | 102.05 | 102.76 | 98.42 | |
| All households - Food excluding fresh products | 100.87 | 101.05 | 100.99 | 100.9 | 100.99 | 100.91 | 100.83 | 100.75 | 100.62 | 100.66 |
Understanding france CPI: fresh products
This specialized series isolates perishable edible items that undergo minimal industrial processing, specifically targeting fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and unprocessed meats sold directly to consumers. It excludes canned, frozen, or heavily packaged provisions, setting it apart from the broader food index by focusing strictly on short shelf-life items vulnerable to immediate supply shocks. The measure captures the direct intersection of meteorological conditions, crop yields, and daily wholesale market dynamics.
Interpreting this index demands an acute awareness of extreme seasonality and weather-related volatility, as unseasonal frosts, droughts, or heavy rains can cause dramatic price swings within a single month. Because of this inherent volatility, month-on-month percentage changes fluctuate wildly, making them poor indicators of underlying economic trends. Analysts should evaluate twelve-month rolling comparisons or examine multi-year patterns to understand how structural agricultural costs are evolving separate from transient weather events.
Frequently asked questions
- What items are included in fresh products?
- Unprocessed fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, and unpreserved meats make up this category.
- Why does this series display such high volatility?
- Short shelf lives and heavy dependence on weather conditions cause rapid price shifts based on supply availability.
- Are frozen or canned goods counted here?
- No, preserved and processed foods are entirely excluded from this fresh subset.