France food and beverage services turnover index
France food and beverage services turnover index stood at 186.76 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services turnover | |||||||||||
| Food and beverage service activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 56) | 186.76 | 185.79 | 184.16 | 186.91 | 184.05 | 183.07 | 184.04 | 184.21 | 182.65 | 182.74 | |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 62) | 148.46 | 145.97 | 146.67 | 145.67 | 145.66 | 145.37 | 147.05 | 141.75 | 139.66 | 143.35 |
Understanding france food and beverage services turnover index
Sales receipts from restaurants, bars, catering contractors, mobile food stands, and beverage serving establishments classified under NAF division fifty-six are measured by this series. Excluded are hotel accommodation revenues, retail grocery sales, and canteen operations managed directly within manufacturing plants or schools under auxiliary codes. The index captures total monthly takings from prepared food and drink intended for immediate consumption, whether on-site or takeaway.
Reading these figures requires accounting for high sensitivity to weather conditions, tourism flows, and public holiday timing. Early data releases carry a higher probability of revision due to the large volume of small independent enterprises and rapid reporting structures. Monthly comparisons are frequently distorted by seasonal tourism peaks, making twelve-month comparisons a more reliable gauge of underlying consumer demand. Analysts comparing this sector with retail trade metrics must remember that dining out includes a substantial service component distinct from physical goods purchases.
Frequently asked questions
- Are hotel restaurant revenues included here?
- No, when operated by hotels, food and beverage sales are typically grouped under accommodation activities rather than this specific division.
- Does this index cover catering services for events?
- Yes, event caterers and contract food services for airlines or offices fall within this division.
- Why are monthly fluctuations in food services particularly sharp?
- Weather variations, school holidays, and shifts in public vacation schedules cause rapid swings in customer dining habits.