France import price index: all commodities
France import price index: all commodities stood at 168.7 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Raw material prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Raw material prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International price indices of imported raw materials - All commodities - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 168.7 | 166.7 | 165.1 | 169.1 | 166.3 | 165.6 | 160.6 | 165.9 | 163.7 | 162.7 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Natural fibers - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 117.4 | 112.7 | 112.7 | 116.8 | 111.8 | 102.9 | 99.5 | 98 | 93.9 | 91.7 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Natural fibers - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 134.4 | 131 | 129.8 | 132.8 | 126.7 | 118.1 | 111.7 | 110.8 | 106.4 | 105.5 |
Understanding france import price index: all commodities
This indicator aggregates price movements across the entire spectrum of imported raw materials entering national borders, incorporating agricultural goods, foodstuffs, minerals, and metals. By pooling every sub-category into a single benchmark, the index captures overall foreign supply cost pressures without isolating specific industrial sectors or primary input types. Unlike narrower sibling series that focus exclusively on non-ferrous metals, energy commodities, or botanical fibers, this aggregate measure serves as a universal gauge of external commodity inflation. It accounts for transactions invoiced in domestic currency, reflecting both international market shifts and currency fluctuations against major foreign trading partners.
Interpreting the series requires caution regarding potential base-year distortions and periodic methodological updates that reset index levels to a standard base period. Analysts should evaluate twelve-month percentage changes rather than sequential monthly shifts to bypass regular seasonal volatility inherent in agricultural harvests and shipping volumes. Comparing this broad gauge against domestic producer or consumer price measures can reveal transmission lags as raw acquisition costs work their way down the domestic supply chain. Revisions to early estimates frequently occur as late customs declarations arrive from foreign suppliers, meaning initial releases should be treated as provisional figures.
Frequently asked questions
- What categories of goods are included in this aggregate index?
- The index covers all imported raw materials, spanning agricultural produce, foodstuffs, minerals, and industrial metals.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison preferred over monthly changes?
- Annual comparisons eliminate regular seasonal volatility tied to agricultural harvests and shipping cycles.
- Do early estimates of this index undergo revisions?
- Yes, preliminary figures are routinely updated as late customs declarations are processed from foreign suppliers.