France export unit value volume index: excl. motor spirit
France export unit value volume index: excl. motor spirit stood at 136.4 in Jul 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 2002 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All products | 136.4 | 134.6 | 133.6 | 133.5 | 133.3 | 131.4 | 131.8 | 129.9 | 128.2 | 127.7 | |
| Consumption goods, including motor spirit and passenger cars | 135.3 | 133.9 | 133.2 | 135.7 | 134.5 | 134.2 | 131.4 | 132.7 | 131.3 | 130.4 | |
| Consumption goods, excluding motor spirit and passenger cars | 136.4 | 134.7 | 133.7 | 136.6 | 135.6 | 135.6 | 132.1 | 133.7 | 132.4 | 131.5 |
Understanding france export unit value volume index: excl. motor spirit
Finished merchandise shipped to international buyers after explicitly removing motor spirit and passenger cars from the calculation is tracked in this specialized index. The metric isolates retail consumer items, household appliances, and non-automotive finished goods from broader consumption export aggregates. Distinct from the inclusive parent series, this measure prevents fuel market volatility and vehicle production cycles from masking underlying trends in standard consumer goods competitiveness.
Monthly readings provide a cleaner view of export pricing for retail merchandise, though seasonal retail shipping patterns still apply. Early estimates undergo standard administrative revisions upon receipt of finalized customs data. Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to eliminate annual holiday retail rhythms and inventory adjustment periods in target export markets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is specifically excluded from this consumption goods export index?
- Motor spirit, refined fuels, and passenger cars are removed to focus entirely on other retail merchandise.
- Why is this adjusted export series useful for analysts?
- It prevents volatile energy and automotive price swings from distorting the underlying trend in consumer goods.
- What is the best way to interpret month-to-month changes in this series?
- Look at year-on-year figures to avoid seasonal retail shipping distortions and annual holiday inventory cycles.