France household consumption: other manufactured goods
France household consumption: other manufactured goods stood at 6.48 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 | |||||||||||
| Other manufactured goods | 6.48 | 6.47 | 6.46 | 6.43 | 6.48 | 6.4 | 6.38 | 6.38 | 6.37 | 6.36 | |
| Engineered products | 21.93 | 21.87 | 21.79 | 21.79 | 21.68 | 21.54 | 21.16 | 21.61 | 21.36 | 21.47 |
Understanding france household consumption: other manufactured goods
Monetary expenditure figures measuring household spending on all non-alimentary physical merchandise not classified as durable or energy products are tracked in this grouping. Included are apparel, footwear, personal care items, pharmaceutical products, paper goods, and minor household cleaning supplies. Excluded are food products, energy commodities, major household appliances, and vehicle purchases.
Interpreting this metric requires accounting for promotional discounting cycles, such as regulated seasonal sales periods that drive sharp transaction shifts. Early monthly estimates undergo regular adjustments as point-of-sale data from department stores and specialty chains are fully audited. Year-on-year analysis is recommended to smooth out the timing anomalies created by shifting holiday dates and promotional calendar adjustments. Comparing this series against food retail figures reveals shifts in discretionary non-food retail momentum.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific everyday products are captured in this other manufactured goods series?
- The metric covers clothing, footwear, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paper products, and cleaning supplies.
- Why do regulated discount periods impact this series so strongly?
- Official clearance sales and promotional periods induce heavy surges and subsequent lulls in apparel and personal care spending.
- How does this group differ from durable merchandise categories?
- It focuses on short-lived and semi-durable everyday goods, omitting long-lasting assets like furniture, electronics, and vehicles.