France PPI: consumer goods
France PPI: consumer goods stood at 125.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All markets | |||||||||||
| MIG COG - Consumer goods | 125.2 | 125.3 | 125.5 | 125.4 | 125.3 | 125.4 | 125.2 | 125.5 | 125.3 | 125.1 | |
| MIG COX - Consumer goods except agri-food products (CA) | 116.8 | 116.9 | 117 | 116.9 | 116.7 | 116.3 | 116.2 | 116.4 | 115 | 115 |
Understanding france PPI: consumer goods
Finished merchandise destined directly for household consumption, including food products, beverages, clothing, electronics, and passenger vehicles, defines this aggregate index. The measurement covers factory gate prices across all markets for goods intended for final private use, while explicitly excluding intermediate business inputs and heavy capital machinery. Unlike producer price measures for raw materials or industrial components, this consumer-focused metric reflects downstream pricing power at the end of the manufacturing chain, capturing the immediate pass-through of factory costs to household buyers.
Reading this index requires evaluating year-on-year percentage changes to filter out routine agricultural harvest cycles and holiday discounting periods. Early estimates are subject to periodic revisions as statistical agencies incorporate late survey submissions from food processors and durable goods makers. A significant analytical error involves equating this series with the official consumer price index, since producer measures exclude retail margins, import taxes, and the large service sector components that dominate household spending baskets.
Frequently asked questions
- What merchandise categories make up the consumer goods producer index?
- It includes processed foods, beverages, apparel, household appliances, and passenger vehicles ready for end use.
- How does this index differ from the broader consumer price index (CPI)?
- It measures factory gate prices rather than retail prices, and completely excludes services like housing and healthcare.
- Why are twelve-month comparisons preferred over monthly changes here?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal food harvesting cycles and predictable holiday promotional discounting.