France PPI: capital goods
France PPI: capital goods stood at 116.2 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the PPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1995 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the PPI table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| All markets | |||||||||||
| MIG CAG - Capital goods | 116.2 | 116.1 | 116 | 115.9 | 115.7 | 115.5 | 115.2 | 115.1 | 114.4 | 114.5 | |
| A10 CZ - Manufactured products | 122.4 | 122.1 | 121.3 | 121.8 | 121.6 | 120.4 | 117.8 | 117.4 | 116.9 | 117.4 |
Understanding france PPI: capital goods
This measure records factory gate prices for capital goods sold across all destination markets, encompassing machinery, industrial equipment, heavy tools, and transport assets used in long-term productive investment. The scope is restricted to durable equipment acquired by businesses for expansion or replacement, strictly excluding consumer products, intermediate manufacturing inputs, and raw materials. Capital goods pricing reflects specialized engineering costs, heavy component expenses, and specialized labor trends rather than mass-market consumer demand patterns.
Reading this index requires understanding that capital goods often involve long production lead times and bespoke manufacturing contracts, meaning price adjustments can lag behind broader commodity shifts. Routine monthly estimates are subject to administrative revisions as complex project pricing is finalized. Year-on-year percentage comparisons offer the most reliable evaluation of price momentum by filtering out seasonal corporate budgeting cycles and annual holiday shutdowns.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of products are included in capital goods?
- The index covers business equipment, heavy machinery, industrial tools, and commercial transport assets.
- Why might capital goods prices lag behind commodity market shifts?
- Long production lead times and customized manufacturing contracts cause price changes to transmit more slowly.
- Is a monthly or annual comparison preferred for this series?
- Annual comparisons are standard to smooth out seasonal corporate procurement cycles and complex contract completion dates.