France export price index: overall industry excl. agri-food
France export price index: overall industry excl. agri-food stood at 119.7 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) | |||||||||||
| BEXA - Overall industry except agri-food | 119.7 | 117.5 | 116 | 112.9 | 111.2 | 113.1 | 109.1 | 113.8 | 110.1 | 110.1 | |
| BCXN - Manufacturing except energy (B_C_X_MIG_NRG) | 117.9 | 118.1 | 117.9 | 117.3 | 116.5 | 115.5 | 114.6 | 114.6 | 113.9 | 114 |
Understanding france export price index: overall industry excl. agri-food
Broad industrial export prices excluding agricultural food-processing and farming sectors are synthesized in this specialized index. The compilation encompasses mining, manufacturing, and utility outputs sold abroad while omitting food and beverage production, providing a streamlined view of industrial competitiveness. This configuration isolates heavy and light industrial trade from the supply shocks typical of agrarian markets.
Interpreting this metric effectively involves reviewing twelve-month growth patterns to avoid distortion from seasonal weather changes affecting raw food supply chains. Analysts comparing this series with the all-industry aggregate can isolate the exact contribution of the food sector to overall export price movements. Revisions are generally minor, stemming from late reporting by industrial enterprises rather than agricultural estimation adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific sectors are excluded from this overall industry measure?
- Agricultural farming and food-processing industries are removed to isolate non-food industrial activity.
- How does this series assist trade economists in their research?
- It allows analysts to observe broad industrial export pricing without the price volatility associated with food commodities.
- What type of comparison best reveals underlying trends in this index?
- Year-on-year comparisons are preferred to eliminate seasonal industrial shutdowns and weather-related anomalies.