France import prices CPF 20-21: chemicals & pharma
France import prices CPF 20-21: chemicals & pharma stood at 104.5 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 | |
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| Import prices | |||||||||||
| CPF 20 and 21 - Chemicals and pharmaceuticals products: Base and preparations | 104.5 | 105.5 | 106.9 | 108.1 | 105.5 | 98.1 | 95.9 | 96 | 96.7 | 96.8 | |
| CPF 26 and 27 - Electrical, computer and electronic equipment | 108.6 | 108.5 | 107.6 | 106.9 | 106.6 | 106 | 104.5 | 104 | 104.1 | 104 |
Understanding france import prices CPF 20-21: chemicals & pharma
Chemical compounds, basic pharmaceutical substances, and finished medicinal preparations purchased from external markets form the foundation of this trade price measure. The compilation captures border transaction costs for both foundational chemical inputs used in manufacturing and specialized pharmaceutical goods ready for distribution, omitting domestic wholesale markups and retail distribution margins. This scope separates chemical and medicinal imports from heavy industrial machinery or basic raw materials.
When evaluating these figures, analysts must account for periodic revisions as late customs declarations are integrated into initial calculations. Month-to-month movements often reflect short-term supply chain shifts or volatile raw material costs, making year-on-year comparisons more reliable for spotting lasting cost trajectories. Contrasting this index with domestic producer prices in the same sector reveals whether imported chemical inputs diverge from locally manufactured alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover retail pharmaceutical products?
- It tracks imported active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicinal preparations at the border before domestic retail markups apply.
- How frequently are preliminary index figures updated?
- Early estimates undergo routine revisions in subsequent months as additional customs documentation becomes available.
- Why use annual comparisons instead of month-to-month changes?
- Twelve-month spans smooth out temporary supply disruptions and seasonal contracting cycles inherent in chemical trade.