France import price index: manufactured products
France import price index: manufactured products stood at 117.3 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 | |
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| Import prices | |||||||||||
| A10 CZ - Manufactured products | 117.3 | 117.1 | 115.9 | 117.3 | 116.8 | 115.3 | 111.3 | 110.7 | 110.5 | 110.8 | |
| G20C - Other chemicals, man-made fibers | 115.2 | 117 | 116.3 | 114.1 | 109.2 | 106.7 | 105.1 | 106.1 | 107.2 | 107.6 |
Understanding france import price index: manufactured products
This metric tracks import price variations strictly for manufactured merchandise, excluding raw minerals, agricultural produce, and energy commodities. It aggregates diverse industrial production categories into a unified manufacturing standard, setting it apart from resource extraction measures. The scope covers processed goods ready for industrial assembly or final retail distribution.
When reviewing the series, analysts should account for shifts in global industrial demand and factory gate pricing across partner economies. Preliminary monthly calculations are routinely updated as late-arriving customs forms are processed by statistical authorities. Comparing figures over a twelve-month span provides a clearer signal than short-term monthly fluctuations, which can be distorted by shipping schedules. Users should avoid treating this as a universal trade index, since it excludes fuels, raw minerals, and primary agricultural items.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are included under manufactured products imports?
- Processed goods, machinery, chemicals, equipment, and consumer merchandise ready for assembly or sale.
- Does this index include energy and raw material imports?
- No, fuels, minerals, and agricultural commodities are excluded to isolate factory-processed merchandise.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison preferred for manufactured import prices?
- Annual comparisons eliminate seasonal contracting patterns and irregular shipping delays inherent in monthly data.