France CPI index: 05 furnishings & maintenance
France CPI index: 05 furnishings & maintenance stood at 100.11 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 - Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance | 100.11 | 100.32 | 98.78 | 100.28 | 99.89 | 99.67 | 99.8 | 99.59 | 98.66 | 99.8 | |
| COICOP classification: 05.1 - Furniture, furnishings and loose carpets | 101.98 | 101.45 | 99.08 | 101.81 | 101.32 | 100.6 | 101.09 | 100.53 | 98.73 | 100.55 |
Understanding france CPI index: 05 furnishings & maintenance
This price measure tracks retail cost developments for durable and semi-durable goods utilized in domestic interior decoration, floor coverings, and general household furnishing. The scope encompasses freestanding furniture items, lighting fixtures, carpets, rugs, and specialized home textiles designed for functional or decorative placement inside living quarters. It differs from structural dwelling maintenance and major electrical appliances by focusing strictly on interior surface decoration and movable furniture pieces. Excluded are outdoor garden equipment, tableware, and structural fixtures permanently attached to the building framework.
Observers should interpret these movements while keeping in mind the impact of global supply chain logistics, import tariffs, and widespread retail promotional events such as seasonal clearance sales. Year-on-year analysis helps eliminate noise from recurring discount cycles that occur at predictable intervals throughout the trading calendar. When contrasting this data with broader manufacturing output metrics, users must remember that retail margins and imported component shares heavily influence final consumer price points.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of floor coverings are monitored here?
- The category includes loose carpets, area rugs, and various non-permanent flooring additions for domestic rooms.
- Are major household appliances like refrigerators included in this category?
- No, white goods and electrical appliances are measured under a separate functional grouping.
- How do retail discount cycles affect these monthly index values?
- Scheduled promotional periods and seasonal clearance events often introduce predictable downward pressure on furniture prices.