France import price index: energy, all origins
France import price index: energy, all origins stood at 159.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By main industrial grouping — all origins | |||||||||||
| Energy | 159.4 | 149.2 | 137.5 | 154.3 | 158.3 | 149.5 | 104.6 | 104.9 | 97.5 | 104.2 | |
| Intermediate goods | 116.8 | 117.1 | 117.6 | 117.9 | 115.9 | 111.1 | 109.4 | 109.1 | 108.2 | 107.6 |
Understanding france import price index: energy, all origins
Fuel and power acquisitions crossing international borders from every global source are captured by this metric, representing crude petroleum, refined petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity imports. It aggregates all incoming energy transactions regardless of geographic origin, separating volatile raw material extraction and power generation costs from processed industrial supplies. This isolates primary fuel acquisition expenses from finished manufactured goods and investment equipment.
Evaluating this series demands close attention to spot market fluctuations in global commodities, which transmit rapidly into the monthly index values. Early estimates frequently undergo revision when late-arriving pipeline and maritime shipment declarations are processed. Comparisons against consumer price indices should be made cautiously, as border energy quotes incorporate currency fluctuations and international transport costs that domestic retail pricing masks.
Frequently asked questions
- Which energy sources are included in this import price measure?
- Crude oil, refined fuels, natural gas, and electrical power brought in from any global supplier.
- Why do energy import prices fluctuate more than other import categories?
- They depend heavily on global commodity spot markets, geopolitical events, and international shipping rates.
- Are domestic energy taxes included in these border prices?
- No, the index measures transaction values at the border before domestic consumption taxes or retail markups apply.