France Eurostat business registrations index: transportation
France Eurostat business registrations index: transportation stood at 104.9 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Business demography table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Business demography table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business registrations, whole economy | 133.8 | 130 | 124.1 | 119.5 | 116.5 | 115.9 | 117.7 | 120.1 | 117.5 | 111.1 | |
| Transportation and storage | 104.9 | 101.7 | 87.6 | 79.2 | 83.5 | 94.4 | 88.7 | 89.6 | 91.5 | 84.9 | |
| Accommodation and food service | 136.2 | 120 | 128.6 | 124.3 | 126.4 | 125.9 | 122.1 | 125.8 | 122.8 | 120.3 |
Understanding france Eurostat business registrations index: transportation
Logistics operations, passenger and freight transport, warehousing, and postal activities form the foundation of this specific business creation index. The measure counts newly formed legal entities providing mobility, storage, and courier services, separating them from wholesale distributors and industrial manufacturers. Included are road freight operators, maritime shipping agencies, air transport services, and local warehousing providers fulfilling official registration criteria. Excluded from this grouping are travel agencies, telecommunications providers, and infrastructure construction firms.
Seasonality in logistics is often tied to supply chain demand peaks, freight volume shifts, and seasonal agricultural harvests, requiring careful interpretation of unadjusted data. Preliminary figures are subject to regular revisions as commercial registries process specialized transport permits and licensing approvals. Users analyzing this series should distinguish between capital-intensive fleet operators and asset-light courier services, both of which drive the underlying index. Comparing transportation registrations with trade indices provides insight into the synchronization between goods distribution and physical supply chain expansion.
Frequently asked questions
- Are postal and courier services counted in this transportation index?
- Yes, postal, courier, and warehousing activities are grouped within the transportation and storage sector.
- What major activity category is excluded from transport registrations?
- Travel agency services and telecommunication networks are classified under separate administrative categories.
- Why do freight and warehousing registrations matter for broader economic analysis?
- They reflect foundational shifts in supply chain capacity and logistical infrastructure formation.