France import price index: electrical equipment, all origins
France import price index: electrical equipment, all origins stood at 111.2 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 2007 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By product, all origins | |||||||||||
| Electrical equipment | 111.2 | 111.3 | 111.2 | 110.5 | 110.3 | 110.4 | 110 | 109.6 | 109.3 | 109.1 | |
| Machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 111.3 | 111.4 | 111.2 | 111.6 | 111.4 | 111.6 | 111 | 111.2 | 111.6 | 111.6 |
Understanding france import price index: electrical equipment, all origins
Wiring devices, electronic components, lighting gear, and telecommunications apparatus brought across national boundaries from any worldwide trade partner make up this measure. Unlike sector aggregates, this metric isolates high-technology hardware, capturing rapid design shifts and shorter product lifecycles specific to technology manufacturing supply chains. Customs declarations supply the primary transaction values, which are subsequently adjusted for quality changes through hedonic price methods. Shipping insurance and freight charges incurred up to the domestic border are factored into the transaction valuation, whereas internal distribution costs following arrival are excluded from the index calculation.
Analysts should apply twelve-month percentage changes to eliminate predictable seasonal variations tied to quarterly technology release cycles and industrial shutdown periods. Early monthly figures undergo multiple revisions as late customs declarations arrive and quality adjustment models receive updated parameters. Comparisons against broader manufacturing aggregates can highlight divergence driven by semiconductor shortages or component supply bottlenecks. Methodological updates periodically adjust the reference weighting basket to reflect shifting trade patterns in high-technology sectors, introducing potential discontinuities that require careful handling when analyzing long-term price trajectories.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are included in electrical equipment import prices?
- This measure covers electronic components, wiring devices, lighting fixtures, and telecommunications machinery imported from all worldwide origins.
- Are freight costs included in the import price index?
- Yes, transportation and insurance costs incurred up to the domestic border are incorporated into the valuation, while domestic distribution costs are excluded.
- How often are these electrical equipment prices revised?
- Initial estimates are subject to periodic revisions as late customs declarations and updated quality adjustment parameters become available.