France CPI index: 01.1 food
France CPI index: 01.1 food stood at 101.9 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: 01.1 - Food | 101.9 | 101.66 | 101.19 | 101.08 | 101.45 | 101.13 | 100.89 | 100.78 | 100.74 | 100.23 | |
| COICOP classification: 01.2 - Non-alcoholic beverages | 102.86 | 103.36 | 103.32 | 102.96 | 103.08 | 102.81 | 102.82 | 102.71 | 102.79 | 102.76 |
Understanding france CPI index: 01.1 food
Nutritional products acquired for home preparation, alongside soft drinks and mineral waters, are quantified within this numerical price baseline. This division encompasses everything from fresh produce and bakery items to pantry staples, but deliberately excludes prepared meals consumed within restaurants, cafes, and institutional canteens. It sits above more granular sub-categories while remaining distinct from non-edible consumer goods and housing services.
Reading this indicator requires accounting for the strong perishability and weather-dependent supply shifts inherent in raw agricultural harvests. Early statistical estimates often undergo minor adjustments as late pricing data from regional markets are incorporated. Analysts should focus on twelve-month comparisons rather than sequential month-to-month movements, because short-term agricultural price swings can create misleading signals about underlying food inflation trends.
Frequently asked questions
- Are restaurant meals included in this food index?
- No, dining out is classified under a separate catering service category rather than this grocery grouping.
- Why do food prices often show distinct monthly patterns?
- Harvest seasons, weather disruptions, and promotional cycles by grocery retailers introduce predictable seasonal fluctuations.
- How is this index set relative to the base year?
- The index is scaled so that the average price level during the designated reference year equals one hundred.