France import prices: euro area capital goods
France import prices: euro area capital goods stood at 111.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By main industrial grouping — euro area origin | |||||||||||
| Capital goods | 111.1 | 111.2 | 110.9 | 110.7 | 110.6 | 110.4 | 110.2 | 110.2 | 110.1 | 110.4 | |
| Consumer goods | 113.4 | 113.6 | 113.7 | 114 | 114.2 | 114.3 | 114.8 | 115.1 | 115.8 | 116.1 |
Understanding france import prices: euro area capital goods
Productive machinery, heavy equipment, and long-lasting industrial installations brought across borders strictly from partner nations participating in the shared currency union. Unlike consumer merchandise, these commercial assets are acquired by businesses to expand output or replace depreciating capital stock, isolating industrial investment trends from retail market conditions. Geographic restriction to the single currency zone removes bilateral exchange rate volatility against the domestic currency, reflecting internal market pricing dynamics.
Interpreting the monthly path demands caution regarding large, customized machinery orders that can introduce irregular monthly volatility. Revisions frequently appear in subsequent reports as manufacturers finalize complex installation contracts and correct initial delivery estimates. Analysts should compare this regional gauge against non-euro capital goods metrics to identify whether sourcing shifts are occurring between currency areas in response to regional supply chain realignments.
Frequently asked questions
- Which countries are included as origins for this index?
- The series covers trade partners belonging exclusively to the euro area, excluding transactions originating from countries with independent currencies.
- Why do capital goods exhibit irregular monthly movements?
- Large industrial installations and custom machinery are shipped infrequently, creating sharp single-month jumps compared to steady consumer goods flows.
- How do these figures differ from consumer goods metrics?
- Capital goods track business investment inputs for production rather than finished items destined for direct household purchases.