France PPI (French market): other manufactured products
France PPI (French market): other manufactured products stood at 117.1 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 Oct 2003 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) | |||||||||||
| CPF 31 and 32 - Other manufactured products | 117.1 | 117.3 | 116.8 | 116.6 | 116.2 | 116.2 | 116.2 | 115.8 | 115 | 114.6 | |
| A17 DE - Products of mining, energy, water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities industries | 127.2 | 123.6 | 119.3 | 119.6 | 120.8 | 135.7 | 134.7 | 137.6 | 136.1 | 132.7 |
Understanding france PPI (French market): other manufactured products
Factory gate transactions for miscellaneous manufactured goods capture a diverse range of finished articles including jewellery, musical instruments, sports equipment, games, toys, medical instruments, office supplies, and unclassified consumer merchandise produced for the domestic market. This residual category consolidates specialized industries that fall outside major industrial sectors such as chemicals, transport, or primary metals. The measurement scope includes both mass-produced recreational items and precision-crafted artisanal goods sold to domestic commercial buyers, omitting any items destined exclusively for international export.
Interpreting this heterogeneous index demands caution because aggregating widely distinct product groups can obscure sector-specific price movements in individual industries like toys or medical equipment. Early monthly publications are subject to routine revisions as smaller manufacturing enterprises submit delayed returns. Analysts should review year-on-year changes to bypass seasonal retail ordering patterns, such as pre-holiday inventory build-ups for toys and games. Comparing this residual manufacturing series against primary metal or energy indices highlights the divergence between finished consumer-adjacent articles and upstream raw material costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of products are grouped into this residual manufacturing category?
- Toys, sports gear, jewellery, medical instruments, musical items, and office supplies not classified elsewhere are included here.
- Why can interpreting this specific index be challenging for analysts?
- The aggregation of many unrelated product types means price movements in one small sector can be masked by opposing trends in another.
- Does this index capture imported toys and miscellaneous goods?
- No, the measure tracks only goods manufactured within domestic industrial facilities for the home market.