France import price index: other electrical equipment
France import price index: other electrical equipment stood at 112.2 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 2005 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 | |||||||||||
| G27B - Other electrical equipment | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.2 | 111.2 | 111.1 | 111.2 | 110.6 | 110 | 109.6 | 109.4 | |
| G28A - General-purpose machinery and equipments | 111.7 | 111.8 | 111.7 | 112.2 | 111.9 | 112.2 | 111.4 | 111.7 | 112.4 | 112.2 |
Understanding france import price index: other electrical equipment
This series monitors purchase prices for specialized electrical apparatus not classified under household appliances, batteries, or wiring devices. It captures advanced electrical machinery and components, separating high-tech electrical gear from basic wiring and general-purpose motors. The metric reflects niche manufacturing expenses within the broader electrical equipment sector.
Reading the index requires accounting for rapid technological obsolescence and custom engineering specifications that influence component pricing. Initial monthly releases frequently undergo administrative revision as complex technical descriptions are verified by trade statisticians. Year-on-year comparisons offer a steadier evaluation of price trends than monthly figures, which can spike due to batch deliveries. Users should avoid assuming this niche index mirrors general electrical or computer equipment inflation metrics.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment is captured under other electrical apparatus imports?
- Specialized electrical machinery, components, and technical apparatus outside standard household categories.
- Why do preliminary figures for specialized electrical goods often change?
- Complex technical specifications require careful classification verification during administrative reviews.
- How does technology change impact this import price series over time?
- Rapid innovation shifts product specifications, which statistical adjustments must account for during rebasing.