France import price index: transport equipment
France import price index: transport equipment stood at 112.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import prices | |||||||||||
| A38 CL - Transport equipment | 112.8 | 112.9 | 112.9 | 112.8 | 112.8 | 112.7 | 112.5 | 112.6 | 112.4 | 112.4 | |
| A38 CM - Other manufactured products, repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 121.9 | 122.1 | 121.4 | 121.1 | 121.6 | 121.9 | 120.9 | 120.7 | 119.9 | 118.9 |
Understanding france import price index: transport equipment
Completed road vehicles, railway rolling stock, aviation assemblies, and maritime navigation vessels sourced from international manufacturers constitute this mobility trade index. The calculation focuses exclusively on finished transit apparatus and specialized structural sub-assemblies, keeping them separate from general industrial machinery or basic metal inputs. Raw components like tires and electronic navigation units are excluded when traded independently from main transport systems.
Long production lead times and large, lumpy shipment batches mean monthly figures can exhibit erratic jumps unrelated to general inflation. Early estimates for large-scale transit orders are subject to substantial revisions as delivery milestones are verified. Analysts evaluating this measure should avoid short-term month-on-month readings in favor of multi-period trends to gauge true cost developments.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of transit goods are included in transport equipment imports?
- The category covers completed road vehicles, aircraft, trains, ships, and major structural vehicle sub-assemblies.
- Why can monthly transport equipment prices appear erratic?
- The arrival of high-value, low-frequency shipments like aircraft or ships can cause sharp single-month index spikes.
- Are automotive replacement tires included in this transport category?
- No, tires and rubber components are classified separately under rubber and plastic products.