France intermediate consumption: business services, nominal
France intermediate consumption: business services, nominal stood at 399,812 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Annual national accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1949 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Annual national accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate consumption, current prices | |||||||||||
| Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support service activities | 399,812 | 385,976 | 361,956 | 338,329 | 288,266 | 253,329 | 271,119 | 255,346 | 240,187 | 232,071 | |
| Public administration, education, health and social work | 222,107 | 218,796 | 212,821 | 196,329 | 181,250 | 164,230 | 166,006 | 161,927 | 156,285 | 150,514 |
Understanding france intermediate consumption: business services, nominal
Legal counsel, accounting services, architectural planning, advertising campaigns, and administrative support operations consumed by other businesses constitute this intermediate expenditure aggregate. The measure captures business-to-business transactions where corporate services act as operating inputs rather than final products. Unlike raw material consumption metrics, this series reflects the monetary value of intellectual and organizational support utilized across industries.
Evaluation of the metric requires noting corporate propensity to externalize specialized professional functions during shifting economic cycles. Annual comparisons minimize the impact of contract renewal timings and corporate budgeting periods. Revisions typically stem from delayed corporate tax returns and expanded structural enterprise surveys. Comparing this series with manufacturing inputs highlights the shifting weight of intangible business services in overall operational costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of expenses drive this intermediate consumption category?
- Spending on legal advice, advertising, consulting, and facility management by enterprises is captured here.
- Does this include services purchased by households?
- No, this category exclusively tracks intermediate consumption utilized as inputs by business entities.
- How do revisions affect these figures?
- Updated enterprise survey results and late tax filings prompt adjustments in subsequent data releases.