France inventory changes: mining & quarrying, energy, water
France inventory changes: mining & quarrying, energy, water stood at -498 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changes in inventories | |||||||||||
| Mining and quarrying; energy; water supply; waste management and remediation activities | -498 | -3,185 | -111 | 5,288 | 821 | 456 | -9 | 195 | 455 | -267 | |
| All products (new classification) | 5,499 | -9,265 | -88 | 13,181 | -1,746 | 7,869 | 14,008 | 16,639 | 16,789 | 14,466 |
Understanding france inventory changes: mining & quarrying, energy, water
Net additions to and withdrawals from physical stockpiles held by extraction, utility, and resource management operations are quantified by this series. Included are stored inventories of crude minerals, extracted fuels, processed water reserves, and industrial waste materials awaiting treatment or disposal. The measure isolates physical stock variations from direct sales and intermediate consumption within these specific heavy industries, distinguishing it from general manufacturing or retail inventory measures. Valuation reflects the acquisition cost or production cost of the stored materials rather than their eventual market realization value.
Interpreting these inventory shifts demands caution because physical storage changes can be highly volatile from year to year, frequently driven by weather anomalies, supply disruptions, or regulatory adjustments in energy and water sectors. Revisions to early estimates often occur as operational surveys from resource extraction enterprises and utility providers are finalized. Analysts evaluate these figures alongside output and intermediate consumption data to understand whether inventory swings reflect intentional operational adjustments or unexpected demand shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- Which industries are covered by this inventory series?
- Mining, quarrying, energy production, water supply, waste management, and remediation activities.
- What specific materials are tracked in these stockpiles?
- Extracted minerals, fuels, water reserves, and industrial waste awaiting treatment or disposal.
- Why is year-on-year volatility common in this measure?
- Weather events, supply bottlenecks, and regulatory shifts frequently cause sharp fluctuations in resource stockpiles.