France inflation (year-on-year): food excl. fresh products
France inflation (year-on-year): food excl. fresh products stood at 0.4% 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 excluding fresh products | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| All households - Manufactured products | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.7 | -1.1 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.2 | -1.2 | -0.4 |
Understanding france inflation (year-on-year): food excl. fresh products
Edible provisions that have undergone industrial manufacturing, packaging, and preservation before reaching retail shelves define this processed food measure. It encompasses items such as flour, dairy goods, canned provisions, and bakery items, while completely excluding raw perishable produce. This segregation allows analysts to track factory-level food processing, packaging material costs, and distribution overheads independently of harvest volatility.
Annual tracking provides a stable view of dietary cost evolution, largely bypassing the sharp weather-driven fluctuations seen in raw agricultural goods. Revisions to early estimates are minimal due to the steady, contractual nature of industrial food supply agreements. Comparing this series against the fresh produce index reveals the stabilizing effect of manufacturing and distribution on household grocery bills.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of items populate this processed food category?
- Packaged goods, canned items, dairy products, dry groceries, and beverages form this index.
- Why does this series show less volatility than fresh products?
- Industrial processing, storage capabilities, and long-term supply contracts buffer raw commodity price shocks.
- Does this measure capture restaurant meal price changes?
- Catering services are generally segregated, leaving this focus primarily on retail grocery goods.