France inflation (year-on-year): durable goods
France inflation (year-on-year): durable goods stood at 1.3% in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-on-year change | |||||||||||
| All households - Durable goods | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | -0.8 | 0.3 | |
| All households - Manufactured goods excluding durable goods, clothing and health products | -0.2 | -0.5 | -0.7 | -0.8 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.9 | -0.5 |
Understanding france inflation (year-on-year): durable goods
Measuring price variations for long-lasting manufactured products that withstand repeated use over extended periods, this twelve-month indicator covers household appliances, furniture, consumer electronics, and vehicles. The calculation captures items that are typically purchased infrequently and often involve significant financial outlays compared to everyday grocery shopping. Unlike non-durable goods or perishable foods, these items are heavily exposed to global supply chain conditions, technological obsolescence, and international shipping costs.
Reading these figures requires accounting for frequent product upgrading and quality adjustments that statisticians perform when older models are replaced by new releases. Seasonal discounting periods, such as regulated winter and summer sales, introduce predictable downward pressures that must be filtered out when assessing underlying trends. Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to smooth out the impact of promotional retail cycles and inventory clearance events.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of products are classified within durable goods?
- The category includes long-lasting items such as large home appliances, furniture, personal vehicles, and electronic equipment.
- How do sales promotions affect this series?
- Regulated seasonal discount periods cause predictable downward shifts that can distort short-term monthly price readings.
- Why are quality adjustments important for durable goods?
- Statisticians must separate genuine price inflation from price changes driven by technological upgrades in newer product models.