France CPI: non-alcoholic beverages
France CPI: non-alcoholic beverages stood at 102.86 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: 01.2 - Non-alcoholic beverages | 102.86 | 103.36 | 103.32 | 102.96 | 103.08 | 102.81 | 102.82 | 102.71 | 102.79 | 102.76 | |
| COICOP classification: 02 - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | 101.95 | 102.02 | 101.96 | 101.81 | 101.94 | 101.87 | 101.86 | 101.75 | 101.48 | 99.96 |
Understanding france CPI: non-alcoholic beverages
Refreshment liquids purchased for home consumption—encompassing mineral waters, soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea—form the foundation of this specific sub-aggregate. This indicator measures retail price movements across non-intoxicating beverages acquired through standard grocery channels, separating them from solid foodstuffs and alcoholic refreshments. Bottled water, carbonated drinks, and hot beverage inputs are weighted according to regular household purchasing surveys. Excluded from this category are alcoholic beverages, dairy-based drinks classified under food divisions, and hospitality venue beverages.
Interpreting this index involves noting the influence of raw agricultural commodity shifts, such as global coffee and tea harvest yields, alongside packaging material expenses like aluminum and glass. Early monthly estimates undergo routine adjustment as broader retail transaction data is compiled. Analysts reviewing this series should examine year-on-year changes to evaluate persistent cost pressures, as short-term promotional discounting by supermarkets can create artificial monthly volatility. Comparing these beverage trends with the broader food index highlights how liquid refreshment pricing behaves relative to solid grocery items.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of drinks are included in this beverage category?
- Mineral waters, fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks, ground coffee, and tea leaves intended for household use.
- Do international commodity markets affect these beverage prices?
- Global harvest conditions for coffee and tea significantly influence the retail costs captured in this index.
- How do promotional retail events impact monthly readings?
- Supermarket discounting campaigns can introduce temporary dips that reverse once standard pricing is restored.