France import volume SA: consumer goods incl. fuel/cars
France import volume SA: consumer goods incl. fuel/cars stood at 93.8 in Jul 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 2002 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Foreign trade prices and volumes table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All products | 89.4 | 88.8 | 89.8 | 89.7 | 90.1 | 90.4 | 86.2 | 89.3 | 91 | 86 | |
| Consumption goods, including motor spirit and passenger cars1 | 93.8 | 91.7 | 94.6 | 93.1 | 95.2 | 92 | 90.5 | 94.2 | 93.9 | 90.5 | |
| Consumption goods, excluding motor spirit and passenger cars | 89.6 | 88.8 | 91.3 | 91.4 | 91.5 | 90.3 | 88.7 | 91.9 | 92.7 | 89.3 |
Understanding france import volume SA: consumer goods incl. fuel/cars
This series calculates the physical quantity of household merchandise arriving from foreign markets, inclusive of automotive vehicles, motor spirits, and all retail categories. By retaining energy fuels and passenger cars, the measure captures total consumer exposure to external supply sources without filtering out high-value or highly cyclical purchases.
Evaluating this dataset requires attention to monthly volatility caused by vehicle model rollouts and fuel price shocks, making annual growth rates a safer gauge of sustained retail demand. Routine revisions occur as administrative records are updated in subsequent releases. Comparing this inclusive series with its vehicle-excluded sibling reveals the exact contribution of the automotive and energy sectors to total inbound consumer trade.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are fuels and cars included in this consumer goods measure?
- They represent significant portions of household spending and direct energy consumption by resident populations.
- How does weather seasonality affect this specific import category?
- Winter heating fuel imports and summer travel surges introduce distinct seasonal patterns that are smoothed out by adjustment models.
- Are luxury retail items treated differently from standard consumer goods?
- Luxury merchandise is grouped within standard consumption categories based on physical characteristics rather than retail value.