France import price index: durable consumer goods
France import price index: durable consumer goods stood at 114.4 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import prices | |||||||||||
| MIG DCOG - Durable consumer goods | 114.4 | 114.7 | 114.3 | 114.5 | 114.2 | 113.7 | 113.5 | 113.7 | 113.4 | 113.2 | |
| MIG NDCOG - Nondurable consumer goods | 111.6 | 111.4 | 111.8 | 112 | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.4 | 112.7 | 113.3 | 113.7 |
Understanding france import price index: durable consumer goods
This metric evaluates transaction costs for household items bought from foreign suppliers that typically last for extended periods, such as home appliances and electronics. It tracks price developments specifically for finished articles destined for domestic consumption, separating them from inputs used in manufacturing or goods consumed immediately. Unlike indices covering machinery or raw materials, this measure targets products purchased directly by end users requiring long-term utility.
Interpreting the series requires caution regarding periodic price adjustments tied to seasonal discounting cycles and product upgrades. Initial figures frequently undergo routine statistical refinements as delayed customs declarations are processed. Comparing twelve-month intervals helps smooth out predictable household purchasing habits, offering a clearer picture than month-to-month changes. Analysts must avoid equating these prices with domestic retail stickers, as border costs incorporate shipping, tariffs, and currency fluctuations before reaching store shelves.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are captured under durable consumer goods imports?
- The index tracks long-lasting household merchandise like appliances, furniture, and consumer electronics brought in from abroad.
- How do these import prices differ from retail price indices?
- Border prices exclude domestic retail margins, local transport costs, and sales taxes applied after customs clearance.
- Why use annual comparisons instead of monthly changes for this series?
- Annual horizons remove seasonal shopping habits and model release schedules that distort short-term movements.