France import price index: other manufactured products
France import price index: other manufactured products stood at 123.5 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 | |||||||||||
| CPF 31 and 32 - Other manufactured products | 123.5 | 123.7 | 123 | 122.6 | 123.2 | 123.6 | 122.4 | 122.1 | 121.2 | 120.1 | |
| MIG COG - Consumer goods | 112.1 | 112 | 112.3 | 112.4 | 112.5 | 112.5 | 112.6 | 112.9 | 113.3 | 113.6 |
Understanding france import price index: other manufactured products
This index tracks transaction valuations for miscellaneous goods imported from international markets falling outside standard primary or heavy industrial classifications. The coverage encompasses diverse consumer and commercial articles, including printed media, specialized manufacturing inputs, and lifestyle items not categorized under heavy machinery, chemicals, or basic raw commodities. Transactions captured reflect border-crossing purchase costs paid by domestic importers, excluding domestic wholesale distribution margins, internal freight charges, and value-added tax additions. Unlike indices focused on raw energy or intermediate metals, this series aggregates finished and semi-finished niche merchandise where product differentiation, brand value, and specific design characteristics strongly influence pricing dynamics rather than pure commodity exchange quotations.
Interpreting monthly movements requires accounting for potential delivery schedule lulls and contract-pricing lags that can smooth out sudden global cost shifts. Early statistical estimates undergo periodic recalculations as delayed customs declarations and verified corporate trade returns arrive. Base-year updates occasionally shift historical index levels to reflect structural shifts in trade weights without altering the underlying relative price trajectories. Comparing these figures against domestic producer price indices for similar goods demands caution, as import valuations include international freight allocations, exchange rate fluctuations, and cross-border tariff adjustments that domestic factory gate pricing naturally omits.
Frequently asked questions
- What categories of goods are included in other manufactured products imports?
- The series covers diverse goods such as printed materials, sporting goods, toys, and miscellaneous consumer and commercial items not classified elsewhere.
- Why might import price indices differ from domestic producer prices for similar goods?
- Import valuations incorporate international shipping costs, cross-border tariffs, and exchange rate variations that domestic producer price measures exclude.
- How frequently are these index figures updated?
- The index is published monthly, with preliminary figures subject to routine revisions as late customs declarations are processed.