France import prices: electrical and electronic gear
France import prices: electrical and electronic gear stood at 108.6 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 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 | |
| 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 |
Understanding france import prices: electrical and electronic gear
Electrical machinery, computer hardware, communication systems, and electronic components brought in from overseas markets make up this specific import price series. The measure records cross-border transactions for sophisticated technological hardware and power distribution gear, excluding downstream retail margins, software licensing fees, and domestic installation services. This boundary separates electronic and electrical gear from basic metal products or standard industrial machinery.
Analysts reviewing these data points must account for rapid technological changes that can alter product specifications without altering nominal price indices. Early estimates are subject to routine revisions as delayed trade declarations are processed. Evaluating twelve-month changes provides a clearer view of underlying cost directions than month-to-month fluctuations, which frequently reflect volatile component supply or short-term transport bottlenecks.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of hardware are captured in this category?
- The series includes electrical machinery, computers, telecommunications apparatus, and electronic components sourced abroad.
- Are software and installation costs included in the calculation?
- No, the measure focuses strictly on the physical hardware transactions at the border.
- How do quality adjustments affect the index over time?
- Methodologies account for technological evolution, separating genuine price shifts from enhancements in electronic equipment capability.