France household consumption: food excepting tobacco
France household consumption: food excepting tobacco stood at 15.43 EUR billion in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Retail trade and household consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1980 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail trade and household consumption table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household consumption of goods | |||||||||||
| Food excepting tobacco | 15.43 | 15.49 | 15.46 | 15.32 | 15.36 | 15.28 | 15.36 | 15.44 | 15.38 | 15.46 | |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3.19 | 3.34 | 3.28 | 3.25 | 3.34 | 3.43 | 3.46 | 3.37 | 3.64 | 3.42 |
Understanding france household consumption: food excepting tobacco
Monetary expenditure figures capturing total household outlays on all alimentary goods consumed at home, with the sole statutory exclusion of tobacco products. The calculation encompasses purchases of fresh produce, dairy, bakery items, beverages, and pantry staples acquired across all retail formats, distinguishing food consumption from stimulant purchases. Tobacco and smoking accessories are segregated into a separate category to preserve nutritional spending integrity.
Reading these consumption figures requires accounting for food price inflation, which can distort nominal expenditure values when volumes remain flat. Seasonality follows dietary habits and holiday feasting periods, requiring seasonal adjustment before interpreting month-on-month movements. Analysts comparing this series to retail trade indices should remember that consumption figures include imputed valuations and broader distribution channels beyond simple store register receipts.
Frequently asked questions
- Is tobacco included in this household food expenditure measure?
- No, tobacco products are explicitly excluded from this specific series.
- Does this measure cover restaurant meals eaten outside the home?
- No, it focuses exclusively on food purchased for home consumption.
- Why is price inflation important when analyzing this series?
- Changes in total expenditure can reflect shifting grocery prices rather than physical quantities of food bought.