France import prices: general machinery
France import prices: general machinery stood at 111.7 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 | |||||||||||
| G28A - General-purpose machinery and equipments | 111.7 | 111.8 | 111.7 | 112.2 | 111.9 | 112.2 | 111.4 | 111.7 | 112.4 | 112.2 | |
| G29A - Motor vehicles, car bodies, trailers and semi-trailers | 114.6 | 114.6 | 114.6 | 114.5 | 114.4 | 114.2 | 114 | 114.2 | 114.1 | 114 |
Understanding france import prices: general machinery
This indicator tracks border prices for general-purpose machinery, including pumps, compressors, furnaces, and lifting equipment sourced internationally. It isolates versatile industrial machinery from sector-specific apparatus, focusing on equipment used across multiple manufacturing branches. The measure serves as a benchmark for core industrial mechanical investment costs.
When reviewing the data, analysts should consider that heavy machinery orders involve long lead times and extended contract pricing agreements. Preliminary monthly estimates are regularly updated as heavy freight customs data is fully compiled. Twelve-month comparisons provide a clearer indicator of structural cost trends by avoiding irregular monthly delivery lulls. Users should avoid comparing general machinery prices directly with consumer appliance trends, given the heavy industrial nature of the equipment.
Frequently asked questions
- What machinery types are included in general-purpose equipment imports?
- Pumps, compressors, furnaces, fans, lifting gear, and non-specialized industrial machinery.
- How do contract lengths affect general machinery import prices?
- Long-term supply agreements can delay the immediate transmission of global manufacturing cost changes.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended for general machinery price trends?
- Lumpy delivery schedules for large industrial equipment create noise in monthly data series.