France CPI month-on-month: food
France CPI month-on-month: food stood at 0.1% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month-on-month change | |||||||||||
| All households - Food | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | |
| All households - Fresh products | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | -2.2 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.2 | -0.7 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
Understanding france CPI month-on-month: food
Edible provisions purchased for home preparation, along with catering items bought in restaurants, cafeterias, and institutional dining halls, constitute the entire scope of this monthly measure. The calculation aggregates every category of nourishment, encompassing fresh produce, meats, dairy items, bakery goods, beverages, and processed meals. This wide-reaching tally differs from restricted food sub-indices by including highly perishable agricultural items that fluctuate significantly due to weather conditions and harvest cycles. It captures the full monetary impact of nourishment expenses on household budgets without carving out volatile raw ingredients.
Reading this gauge demands caution regarding short-term weather shocks, agricultural supply disruptions, and holiday feasting periods that frequently cause sharp, temporary monthly spikes. Early statistical releases are often based on partial samples from hypermarkets and open-air markets, meaning subsequent updates can refine the initial percentage change. When evaluating this metric, month-on-month comparisons highlight immediate supply chain pressures, whereas twelve-month spans remain better suited for identifying sustained cost trajectories across the entire food supply chain.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this indicator cover meals consumed away from home?
- Yes, restaurant meals and institutional canteen dining are included alongside groceries bought for home cooking.
- How do weather events impact this monthly food measure?
- Adverse weather damages harvests and drives up the monthly prices of fresh agricultural items rapidly.
- Why are preliminary estimates for this category often revised?
- Early reports rely on incomplete supermarket collection samples that are updated when comprehensive retail data arrives.