France inflation (year-on-year): food
France inflation (year-on-year): food stood at 1.4% 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 1996 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 - Food | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.7 | |
| All households - Fresh products | 9.5 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | -0.4 |
Understanding france inflation (year-on-year): food
Nutritional intake provisions acquired for home preparation alongside non-alcoholic beverages form the primary boundaries of this consumption metric. Unlike dining out expenses or industrial manufactured merchandise, this category isolates the raw and processed nourishment purchased through grocery stores, supermarkets, and specialized neighborhood markets. The collection scope encompasses pantry staples, baked goods, dairy items, and processed provisions, while intentionally separating unprocessed produce items into a parallel tracking group to distinguish agricultural volatility from industrial food processing trends.
Reading these figures necessitates accounting for raw agricultural commodity price swings, fertilizer costs, and energy-intensive food processing inputs that quickly alter shelf prices. The annual percentage comparison offers the most robust view by neutralizing recurring agricultural harvesting cycles and festive holiday purchasing surges that distort shorter intervals. Initial estimates can experience minor revisions as late survey returns from large supermarket chains are processed into the final database. When benchmarking against other household expenditure components, analysts should note that nourishment costs frequently react faster to weather disruptions and international trade shifts than service sector prices.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of nourishment and drinks are tracked in this food category?
- It includes pantry staples, dairy items, baked goods, and processed provisions purchased for home preparation.
- Why are fresh agricultural items separated from general food inflation?
- Unprocessed produce exhibits extreme weather-driven volatility that can obscure broader food processing trends.
- What external factors most rapidly influence grocery pricing levels?
- Agricultural commodity markets, energy expenses for processing, and international supply chain shifts drive these prices.