France PPI: electrical, computer and electronic
France PPI: electrical, computer and electronic stood at 113.1 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 2005 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 | |||||||||||
| CPF 26 and 27 - Electrical, computer and electronic equipment | 113.1 | 112.9 | 112.5 | 112.3 | 111.9 | 111.1 | 111 | 111 | 110.5 | 110.5 | |
| CPF 31 and 32 - Other manufactured products | 119.8 | 119.9 | 119.4 | 119.2 | 117.9 | 117 | 116.9 | 116.5 | 115.9 | 115.6 |
Understanding france PPI: electrical, computer and electronic
Power generation apparatus, electrical transmission gear, insulated wiring, semiconductor components, computing machinery, and telecommunications hardware form the foundation of this index. The series captures factory gate pricing for high-technology manufacturing and electrical infrastructure destined for both domestic and foreign buyers. Unlike traditional heavy industries, this category experiences rapid technological obsolescence, swift price deflation in computing components, and complex global supply chains for critical raw minerals. These distinct characteristics separate its pricing trajectory from standard metal or chemical aggregates.
Effective interpretation demands focusing on multi-month trends rather than volatile monthly readings, which can swing wildly due to large project-based contract deliveries. Early index figures are frequently subject to retroactive corrections as electronics manufacturers adjust for rapid quality changes and component upgrades. Observers should avoid comparing this producer index directly with consumer electronics price indices, because retail electronics often incorporate heavy discounting, bundled services, and import tariffs not captured at the factory gate.
Frequently asked questions
- What products fall under the electrical, computer, and electronic equipment index?
- It covers power transformers, wiring, electronic components, computers, and telecommunications hardware.
- Why do monthly figures in this high-tech index often appear volatile?
- Large corporate contract deliveries and rapid technological shifts can cause sharp single-month movements.
- How does this series differ from retail consumer electronics price measures?
- It tracks factory gate prices before retail markups, promotional discounts, and imported retail subsidies are applied.