France import price index: industrial products
France import price index: industrial products stood at 157.4 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the 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 - Industrial products - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 157.4 | 154.6 | 159.6 | 165.9 | 162.4 | 161.3 | 155.8 | 159.2 | 145.7 | 140.8 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Iron ore - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 66 | 67.3 | 69.1 | 74.5 | 72.7 | 71.6 | 67.7 | 72.3 | 71.7 | 70.3 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Iron ore - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 75.4 | 78 | 79.4 | 84.4 | 82.2 | 82 | 75.8 | 81.5 | 81.1 | 80.4 |
Understanding france import price index: industrial products
This series measures the import price of raw industrial products expressed in euros, capturing the landed cost of primary manufacturing inputs entering the domestic economy. The basket comprises non-edible agricultural goods, basic industrial materials, and forestry products traded across international borders, excluding finished goods and energy resources. Translating the foreign market valuations into domestic currency ensures that the index reflects the actual monetary outlays required by domestic industrial processors. Excluded from the calculation are internal factory processing costs, domestic subsidies, and subsequent wholesale distribution margins.
Interpreting this gauge requires analyzing the dual influence of global industrial demand and euro exchange rate fluctuations against supplier nations. Seasonality is generally less pronounced than in agricultural sectors, though industrial maintenance schedules can induce minor monthly variations. Researchers should exercise caution when comparing this series with finished goods inflation, as raw material cost variations represent only one component of final industrial pricing structures.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the euro denomination add to this industrial materials measure?
- It reflects the real financial outlay for domestic importers, factoring in both global prices and exchange rate shifts.
- Does this index cover finished industrial machinery or equipment?
- No, the focus is strictly on primary and unworked raw materials destined for industrial processing.
- What factors typically drive turning points in this series?
- Global manufacturing cycles, industrial demand shifts, and international supply chain conditions are primary drivers.