France import prices: electrical and computer goods
France import prices: electrical and computer goods stood at 109.7 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 | |||||||||||
| A17 C3 - Electrical, electronic, computer, machinery equipments | 109.7 | 109.7 | 109 | 108.7 | 108.5 | 108.2 | 107 | 106.7 | 107 | 106.9 | |
| G32A - Jewelry, bijouterie and musical instruments | 149.3 | 150.1 | 150 | 149.7 | 149.6 | 148.9 | 149.1 | 147.9 | 146.4 | 145.6 |
Understanding france import prices: electrical and computer goods
This metric tracks price developments for imported electronic components, computers, communication apparatus, and related high-tech machinery. It aggregates advanced technology hardware into a single category, separating digital and electronic goods from heavy industrial machinery. The series reflects fast-moving global technology supply chains and semiconductor markets.
Reading the data demands awareness of rapid product lifecycles, quality adjustments, and component miniaturization that frequently alter unit values. Early monthly releases are routinely updated as high-volume electronic shipping data undergoes secondary validation. Twelve-month comparisons help smooth out volatile component pricing cycles, though rapid technological shifts can still impact annual readings. Users should avoid comparing this high-tech index directly with traditional manufacturing measures, given the unique deflationary pressures often present in electronics.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are included in electrical, electronic, and computer imports?
- Semiconductors, computers, telecommunications gear, electronic components, and office machinery.
- How do rapid technological advancements affect this index?
- Statisticians use quality-adjustment methods to separate pure price changes from performance upgrades.
- Why can monthly figures for electronic imports be volatile?
- Batch shipments of high-value components and seasonal tech product launches cause short-term fluctuations.