France import price index: nondurable consumer goods
France import price index: nondurable consumer goods stood at 111.6 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 NDCOG - Nondurable consumer goods | 111.6 | 111.4 | 111.8 | 112 | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.4 | 112.7 | 113.3 | 113.7 | |
| A10 BE - Overall industry excluding water management, waste management and remediation activities | 119.4 | 118.2 | 116.8 | 119 | 118.9 | 116.5 | 110.2 | 110.2 | 109.1 | 109.8 |
Understanding france import price index: nondurable consumer goods
This indicator measures cost movements for foreign-sourced household items designed for immediate or rapid consumption, excluding goods built to last multiple years. It isolates short-lifecycle merchandise entering the territory, setting it apart from machinery, raw inputs, and durable possessions. The underlying calculation reflects transaction values at the border for items intended for everyday retail sale.
When evaluating these figures, analysts should account for seasonal supply shifts in perishable or weather-sensitive categories. Early estimates are subject to periodic recalculation as additional customs documents clear. Observers often prefer twelve-month spans over sequential monthly changes to bypass routine weather and holiday volatility. Conflating this gauge with general consumer inflation metrics is a common pitfall, given that border measures omit domestic distribution expenses and local retail markups.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes nondurable consumer goods from durables at the border?
- Nondurables are items consumed quickly or possessing short operational lifespans, unlike appliances or vehicles.
- Do early monthly releases for nondurables undergo revision?
- Yes, preliminary estimates are updated routinely as late customs declarations are integrated into the database.
- Why might this index diverge from retail price measures for similar products?
- Retail prices include domestic transport, warehousing, advertising, and store profits absent from import measurements.