France export price index: intermediate goods
France export price index: intermediate goods stood at 118.2 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Export prices (foreign markets) | |||||||||||
| MIG ING - Intermediate goods | 118.2 | 118.2 | 118.6 | 118.4 | 116.7 | 113.4 | 111.8 | 111.4 | 110.7 | 110.6 | |
| MIG CAG - Capital goods | 114.7 | 114.8 | 114.6 | 114.5 | 114.6 | 114.6 | 114.4 | 114.3 | 113.9 | 113.9 |
Understanding france export price index: intermediate goods
Export prices for semi-finished materials and industrial supplies destined for further processing abroad are measured by this series. The scope includes chemical bases, processed metals, woven textiles, and component parts utilized by foreign factories to create finished products, excluding final consumer goods and capital machinery. This metric acts as an early indicator of manufacturing demand across international supply chains.
Interpreting this data requires understanding that intermediate demand precedes final consumer purchasing, making it a leading indicator for global industrial activity. Analysts should rely on twelve-month comparisons to smooth out inventory adjustments and seasonal factory retooling cycles common among suppliers. Revisions can occur if international purchasers update their customs declarations regarding the intended final use of industrial components.
Frequently asked questions
- What role do intermediate goods play in international trade chains?
- They serve as raw inputs and semi-finished components that foreign factories transform into final products.
- Why is this intermediate index considered a useful leading economic indicator?
- Fluctuations in component demand abroad often signal changes in future global manufacturing output.
- How do seasonal factors influence monthly figures in this category?
- Factory retooling periods and summer inventory adjustments require annual comparisons to evaluate sustainable trends.