France import price index: intermediate goods
France import price index: intermediate goods stood at 116.8 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 ING - Intermediate goods | 116.8 | 117.1 | 117.6 | 117.9 | 115.9 | 111.1 | 109.4 | 109.1 | 108.2 | 107.6 | |
| MIG CAG - Capital goods | 111.9 | 111.9 | 111.4 | 111.1 | 111.1 | 110.9 | 110 | 109.8 | 109.8 | 109.6 |
Understanding france import price index: intermediate goods
This index follows purchase costs for semi-finished items and raw materials utilized by domestic producers to create downstream products. It isolates inputs destined for further processing, separating them from finished capital machinery or final consumer merchandise. The metric provides direct insight into upstream cost pressures facing domestic manufacturing sectors relying on foreign supply chains.
Analyzing these figures necessitates monitoring global commodity markets and logistics bottlenecks that transmit price shocks across manufacturing borders. Initial estimates frequently undergo retroactive adjustments as administrative data catches up with physical shipments. Twelve-month comparisons offer a steadier evaluation of cost trends than sequential monthly figures, which can swing sharply due to supply contracts. Researchers should note that intermediate input prices often precede shifts in final consumer prices by several quarters.
Frequently asked questions
- What classifies an import as an intermediate good in this framework?
- Intermediate goods are semi-finished materials and components requiring further processing before final use.
- Why do intermediate import prices matter for domestic manufacturers?
- They represent upstream cost pressures that ultimately influence production expenses for downstream finished goods.
- Should analysts rely on monthly or annual comparisons for intermediate goods?
- Annual comparisons help filter out volatile contract renewals and supply disruptions visible in monthly figures.