France PPI: durable consumer goods
France PPI: durable consumer goods stood at 125.9 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 DCOG - Durable consumer goods | 125.9 | 125.9 | 124.8 | 124.8 | 122.9 | 121.6 | 121.7 | 121 | 119.8 | 119.7 | |
| MIG NDCOG - Nondurable consumer goods | 125.1 | 125.2 | 125.5 | 125.4 | 125.4 | 125.6 | 125.4 | 125.7 | 125.6 | 125.4 |
Understanding france PPI: durable consumer goods
This indicator measures price changes for manufactured products classified as durable consumer goods destined for final households across all markets, capturing items designed to last over extended periods of use. The scope encompasses high-value household appliances, furniture, and electronic equipment, while strictly omitting non-durable consumables, intermediate production inputs, and capital machinery. Tracking durable goods prices reveals how manufacturers pass on rising material, component, and assembly costs for items characterized by discretionary purchasing behavior and longer replacement cycles.
Reading this series necessitates attention to seasonal promotional discounting patterns and periodic model updates that can introduce quality-adjusted price shifts. Year-on-year calculations offer the most reliable perspective on pricing trajectory by bypassing annual retail promotional cycles and holiday discounting windows. Comparisons with broader consumer price indices should recognize that factory gate valuations exclude wholesale margins, retail markups, and final consumption taxes.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of products are captured within durable consumer goods?
- The index includes long-lasting household items such as major appliances, furniture, and consumer electronics.
- How do durable goods pricing dynamics differ from non-durable goods?
- Durables typically reflect longer replacement cycles and discretionary purchasing behavior compared to routine consumable items.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison recommended for this series?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal discounting periods and scheduled retail promotional cycles embedded in consumer goods markets.