France import price index: intermediate goods, all origins
France import price index: intermediate goods, all origins 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By main industrial grouping — all origins | |||||||||||
| Intermediate goods | 116.8 | 117.1 | 117.6 | 117.9 | 115.9 | 111.1 | 109.4 | 109.1 | 108.2 | 107.6 | |
| 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, all origins
Intermediate industrial goods sourced from every global origin and destined for domestic manufacturing assembly lines are measured in this import index. The scope is restricted strictly to semi-finished inputs, processed materials, and components, intentionally excluding finished consumer items and heavy capital machinery. This focus isolates the cost of upstream supply chain inputs, providing a direct reading of factory-level import cost pressures hitting domestic producers.
Interpreting this intermediate goods measure requires looking past volatile monthly raw material shifts by relying on annual comparisons to gauge true cost trends accurately. Revisions are common as industrial importers submit corrected weight or value declarations for bulk intermediate shipments. Analysts often stumble by comparing these wholesale intermediate import costs directly with retail inflation rates, missing the multi-stage transformation process required before reaching consumers.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of products are captured in this intermediate goods import index?
- Semi-finished industrial supplies, processed materials, and factory components destined for further assembly.
- Are finished consumer items included in this intermediate supply measure?
- No, finished consumer goods and heavy capital machinery are strictly excluded from this category.
- What causes frequent revisions in intermediate import price data?
- Industrial importers frequently submit corrected weight or valuation declarations for bulk shipments after the initial deadline.