France CPI: household appliances
France CPI: household appliances stood at 97.07 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 | |
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| Index | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 05.3 - Household appliances | 97.07 | 98.6 | 96 | 98.66 | 98.49 | 98.31 | 98.61 | 98.85 | 97.4 | 98.83 | |
| COICOP classification: 05.4 - Glassware, tableware and household ustensils | 99.9 | 99.71 | 99.38 | 99.98 | 100.37 | 100.03 | 99.66 | 99.19 | 98.78 | 100.04 |
Understanding france CPI: household appliances
This statistical series monitors retail price shifts for major and small electrical devices utilized for domestic chores, food preparation, and personal climate control. The scope covers refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, and smaller countertop kitchen gadgets, capturing both major white goods and portable electronics. It differs from audiovisual equipment and interior furniture by focusing strictly on mechanical or electrical labor-saving machines. Excluded are permanent plumbing fixtures, heating systems integrated into the building structure, and hand tools lacking electrical power.
Interpretation of this data should account for rapid technological innovation cycles and frequent model updates that can obscure genuine price changes through quality adjustments. Comparing annual figures is generally preferable to sequential monthly tracking to avoid distortions from temporary promotional events linked to major shopping holidays. Observers comparing this series to other manufactured goods should note that global semiconductor availability and specialized component supply chains exert a strong influence on these retail prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover both large white goods and small kitchen gadgets?
- Yes, it tracks appliances ranging from refrigerators and washing machines to toasters and coffee makers.
- Are home entertainment electronics included here?
- No, televisions and audio equipment are classified under recreation and culture rather than household appliances.
- How are technological improvements handled in the index calculation?
- Statistical agencies apply quality adjustment methods to separate true price inflation from feature upgrades in new models.