France PPI (French market): non-durable consumer goods
France PPI (French market): non-durable consumer goods stood at 126.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French market (basic prices) | |||||||||||
| MIG NDCOG - Nondurable consumer goods | 126.7 | 126.7 | 127.1 | 127.1 | 127.1 | 127.3 | 127.2 | 127.5 | 127.6 | 127.3 | |
| A10 BE - Overall industry | 125.4 | 124.2 | 122.6 | 123.2 | 123.5 | 126 | 123.6 | 124 | 123.3 | 123 |
Understanding france PPI (French market): non-durable consumer goods
Short-lived consumer items consumed rapidly after purchase, including food, beverages, paper products, and cleaning supplies sold on the domestic market, constitute this index. The measurement tracks basic factory gate prices for non-durable goods destined for domestic households, excluding capital equipment and export merchandise. Unlike durable goods, non-durables experience steady, inelastic demand tied to daily living requirements, though their production costs remain sensitive to raw agricultural and chemical feedstock prices. This distinct demand profile sets it apart from durable goods metrics.
Reading these figures requires evaluating twelve-month changes to bypass seasonal agricultural harvests and periodic retail inventory adjustments. Early monthly estimates frequently undergo revision as food and consumable manufacturers finalize their survey inputs. A frequent pitfall is assuming this non-durable producer index matches retail supermarket inflation, as factory prices exclude retail store operational costs, profit margins, and local consumption taxes.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are measured in the non-durable consumer goods series?
- It covers consumable items like food, beverages, paper goods, and cleaning products with short lifespans.
- Why is twelve-month comparison important for non-durable goods?
- It filters out predictable agricultural harvest cycles and seasonal food processing cost variations.
- Is this series equivalent to supermarket price inflation for groceries?
- No, it tracks basic producer gate prices and excludes supermarket operating margins and retail taxes.