France HICP constant tax: food and non-alcoholic beverages
France HICP constant tax: food and non-alcoholic beverages stood at 1.4 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2003 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-items HICP at constant tax rates | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 | |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | |
| Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.7 |
Understanding france HICP constant tax: food and non-alcoholic beverages
Calculating the annual percentage change in retail expenditures for nourishment provisions and non-intoxicating liquid refreshment while keeping indirect tax rates constant, this indicator measures basic dietary cost pressures without fiscal interference. It covers cereals, meats, dairy, produce, and non-alcoholic drinks purchased for home preparation, excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and restaurant dining. Holding fiscal parameters fixed isolates the underlying cost dynamics driven by global agricultural markets, farming yields, and food manufacturing expenses from state-imposed tax adjustments.
Analyzing this measure requires attention to the interplay between global commodity trading and local retail supply chains, which can create transmission lags in reported figures. Because food purchases represent a fundamental household expenditure, tracking this constant-tax series helps observers determine whether grocery price acceleration stems from genuine supply shortages or government tax policy modifications. Twelve-month comparisons are necessary to neutralize seasonal crop cycles that cause predictable price variations across different quarters of the year.
Frequently asked questions
- Are alcoholic beverages included in this specific food and beverage grouping?
- No, alcohol and tobacco are excluded and tracked under a separate classification heading.
- How does the constant tax methodology improve food inflation analysis?
- It filters out value-added tax changes, showing only how market supply and production costs influence grocery prices.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred for food and non-alcoholic beverage data?
- It removes predictable seasonal harvesting patterns that affect fresh produce prices throughout the annual cycle.