France import prices: non-euro area capital goods
France import prices: non-euro area capital goods stood at 112.5 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 — non-euro area origin | |||||||||||
| Capital goods | 112.5 | 112.3 | 111.6 | 111.3 | 111.4 | 111.2 | 109.6 | 109.4 | 109.5 | 108.8 | |
| Consumer goods | 111.1 | 110.8 | 111.3 | 111.3 | 111.3 | 111.1 | 111 | 111.2 | 111.5 | 111.7 |
Understanding france import prices: non-euro area capital goods
Heavy machinery, specialized tools, and productive equipment imported from countries outside the common currency area are measured by this metric, representing long-lasting business investments. It captures incoming capital assets produced beyond the regional monetary bloc, separating them from short-lived consumer goods and raw industrial inputs. This allows researchers to track the acquisition costs of external technology and heavy industrial hardware.
Interpreting this series demands caution regarding the lumpiness of large capital equipment shipments, which can cause erratic month-to-month movements. Initial monthly figures rely on early customs declarations and undergo routine revisions as final invoicing is processed. Because capital goods involve long manufacturing cycles and customized orders, annual comparisons offer a clearer picture of underlying investment trends than short-term monthly changes.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of products are classified as non-euro capital goods?
- Heavy machinery, tech hardware, and industrial equipment imported from countries outside the common currency zone.
- Why can monthly capital goods import prices be volatile?
- Large, specialized machinery shipments occur irregularly, causing monthly index values to swing.
- How do exchange rate shifts impact non-euro capital goods prices?
- A weaker domestic currency increases the border price of capital equipment purchased from external markets.