France food, beverages & tobacco foreign order books (SA)
France food, beverages & tobacco foreign order books (SA) stood at -14.5 Balance of opinion (%) in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the INSEE business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Feb 1990 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the INSEE business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Monthly business survey in goods-producing industries - Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco - Level of foreign order books (balance of opinion) - SA series | -14.5 | -23.8 | -26.2 | -25.9 | -27.5 | -24.6 | -22.6 | -25.2 | -26.4 | -23 | |
| Monthly business survey in goods-producing industries - Manufacture of electrical, electronic, computer equipments and machinery - Level of foreign order books (balance of opinion) - SA series | -14.6 | -15 | -5.2 | -11.2 | -8.8 | -9.2 | -15.3 | -16.6 | -21.5 | -10.6 |
Understanding france food, beverages & tobacco foreign order books (SA)
Pooling monthly survey feedback from corporate executives operating food processing plants, beverage bottling lines, and tobacco manufacturing units, this index tracks international export order levels. Participants assess foreign purchase agreements separately from domestic sales, indicating whether external demand sits above or below seasonal norms. This subset isolates the export performance of consumer nondurable staples from heavy industrial machinery.
Evaluating these figures requires understanding that perishable food and beverage exports often face unique logistical constraints and trade barriers that differ from durable goods. Analysts must avoid projecting broader industrial export trends onto this consumer-focused sector. Seasonal adjustments smooth out recurring agricultural harvest cycles and holiday shipping peaks, providing a clearer view of underlying export demand.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific sector's export orders are measured here?
- The food, beverage, and tobacco manufacturing industries.
- How are foreign orders distinguished from domestic sales in the survey?
- Managers report specifically on their international client demand separate from local markets.
- What seasonal factors affect this consumer goods export series?
- Agricultural harvest schedules and holiday consumption cycles influence the seasonal patterns.