France import prices: machinery and equipment
France import prices: machinery and equipment stood at 111.3 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 2007 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 product, all origins | |||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 111.3 | 111.4 | 111.2 | 111.6 | 111.4 | 111.6 | 111 | 111.2 | 111.6 | 111.6 | |
| Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 112.7 | 112.7 | 112.7 | 112.6 | 112.6 | 112.4 | 112.2 | 112.3 | 112.2 | 112.1 |
Understanding france import prices: machinery and equipment
General-purpose machinery, industrial engines, pumps, furnaces, lifting equipment, and specialized tools not classified elsewhere, sourced from global partners, comprise this index. The metric records border prices for capital equipment utilized in factory production, construction, and commercial operations. Unlike electrical apparatus or transport equipment, this category focuses on mechanical engineering goods characterized by long manufacturing lead times and customized specifications.
Interpreting these figures requires accounting for extended delivery schedules that can delay the transmission of raw material cost changes into final import prices. Early monthly releases are subject to revision as specialized customs documentation is verified. Analysts compare this index with capital goods manufacturing metrics to gauge underlying investment demand across the domestic economy.
Frequently asked questions
- What industrial items are tracked in the machinery and equipment import index?
- It encompasses general-purpose machinery, industrial engines, pumps, furnaces, and specialized mechanical tools.
- Why do import prices for machinery respond slowly to cost changes?
- Long manufacturing lead times and customized engineering specifications mean cost adjustments take months to appear.
- How do early monthly estimates behave in this series?
- They undergo regular administrative revisions as complex customs declarations for heavy machinery are fully processed.