France new residential construction producer price index
France new residential construction producer price index stood at 113.3 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1980 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer price index for construction of new residential buildings | 113.3 | 112.3 | 110.9 | 110.8 | 112.4 | 115.6 | 113.6 | 115.5 | 118.9 | 120.1 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - All buildings - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 120.7 | 119.8 | 118.5 | 118.1 | 118.2 | 117.7 | 117.1 | 117 | 116.8 | 116.7 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 120.1 | 119.7 | 118 | 117.5 | 117.8 | 117.4 | 116.6 | 116.5 | 116.2 | 116.1 |
Understanding france new residential construction producer price index
Factory-gate and transaction price movements for newly constructed residential dwellings are quantified by this fundamental macroeconomic gauge. The measure focuses strictly on the creation of brand-new housing, excluding all repair, maintenance, and improvement activities captured by the rest of the table. It provides a direct reading of primary real estate development costs, incorporating land development preparation, structural shell erection, and finishing.
Interpreting this index requires understanding that construction contracts span extended periods, meaning price changes filter through gradually rather than appearing all at once. Provisional estimates are subject to revision as developers finalize project milestones and material costs. Analysts should compare this series with building permit volumes and mortgage interest rates to evaluate the broader health of the housing construction sector.
Frequently asked questions
- Are renovation costs included in this producer price index?
- No, this series is strictly limited to the construction of new residential buildings.
- What types of housing are covered in new residential construction?
- Single-family homes, apartment blocks, and other newly built residential dwellings are included.
- Why do transaction prices take time to reflect in the index?
- Long construction cycles mean contracts are often signed months before final delivery and billing occur.