France export prices: iron and steel products
France export prices: iron and steel products stood at 110.8 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) | |||||||||||
| G24A - Iron and steel products and first processing of steel | 110.8 | 111.3 | 110.4 | 109.2 | 107.3 | 104.8 | 102.8 | 100.9 | 98.7 | 99.3 | |
| G25B - Manufacture of tanks, metal reservoirs and containers | 113.1 | 112.8 | 114.2 | 114.9 | 114.8 | 115.4 | 112.8 | 113 | 114.5 | 113.2 |
Understanding france export prices: iron and steel products
Basic iron output, primary steel production, and initial transformation processes intended for foreign purchasers comprise the scope of this trade price measure. The series covers foundational metal mills and early shaping operations while excluding fabricated metal products, machinery, and mining extraction. Chemical and agricultural sectors are completely excluded.
Reading the data effectively requires observing global metal market dynamics and utilizing twelve-month comparisons to filter out short-term raw material volatility. Revisions to early estimates occur frequently as heavy industry survey responses are finalized. Contrasting this steel index with downstream manufacturing measures clarifies whether price trends originate in basic metal mills or later stages of fabrication.
Users often ask how scrap metal costs influence the index. Scrap metal serves as a primary input for electric arc furnaces, directly impacting production costs. Another common question concerns the boundary between basic steel processing and fabricated metal products. Initial shaping and primary rolling are captured here, whereas finished metal goods are measured separately. Inquiries also address how long-term supply contracts affect monthly index stability.
Frequently asked questions
- What differentiates basic steel processing from fabricated metal products in the data?
- Initial rolling and primary metal shaping are captured here, while finished metal goods are classified separately.
- How do raw scrap metal prices impact this export index?
- Fluctuations in scrap metal input costs directly affect the economics of basic steel production.
- Why do preliminary figures for steel exports often change in later releases?
- Late reporting from heavy industrial mills necessitates standard revisions during subsequent compilation cycles.