France export price index: other electrical equipment
France export price index: other electrical equipment stood at 119.8 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 2005 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) | |||||||||||
| G27B - Other electrical equipment | 119.8 | 120.1 | 119.4 | 118.7 | 118.4 | 118.1 | 117.2 | 116.1 | 114.9 | 115.4 | |
| G28A - General-purpose machinery and equipments | 113.2 | 113.4 | 113 | 112.6 | 112.6 | 112.4 | 111.8 | 112.2 | 112 | 111.7 |
Understanding france export price index: other electrical equipment
Prices for specialized electrical machinery, wiring devices, lighting fixtures, and unclassified electrical apparatus supplied to international markets are monitored through this index. The compilation encompasses diverse electrotechnical components utilized across industrial and commercial applications, distinguishing them from heavy electrical power generation apparatus and household appliances. Observations derive from direct survey collections of industrial producers reporting actual transaction prices for export shipments.
Rapid technological evolution within the electrical sector necessitates careful interpretation of index shifts, as quality improvements can be mistaken for pure price changes. Monthly movements frequently display erratic behavior due to specialized project fulfillments, rendering twelve-month percentage changes a more reliable gauge of underlying inflation. Users should avoid comparing these specialized components directly with broad aggregate manufacturing indices due to distinct component supply chain dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- Are household white goods included in this electrical equipment index?
- Household appliances are tracked under separate consumer goods classifications.
- How are product quality upgrades handled in the index calculation?
- Statistical adjusters are applied to isolate pure price movements from performance enhancements.
- Do these figures include exports of fiber optic cables?
- Specialized communication cables are incorporated within this electronic and electrical product grouping.