France PPI (French market): transport equipment
France PPI (French market): transport equipment stood at 110.3 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) | |||||||||||
| A38 CL - Transport equipment | 110.3 | 110.3 | 110 | 110 | 109.9 | 109.9 | 109.8 | 109.6 | 109.3 | 109.3 | |
| A38 CM - Other manufactured products, repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 121.2 | 121.1 | 121.1 | 121.2 | 120.8 | 120.4 | 120.2 | 119.9 | 118.5 | 118.4 |
Understanding france PPI (French market): transport equipment
Factory gate pricing for transport machinery covers the domestic manufacture of passenger automobiles, commercial delivery trucks, railway locomotives, rolling stock, aircraft, spacecraft, and marine vessels. This specific subset excludes automotive parts sold separately to retail repair shops, focusing instead on completed vehicle assemblies and major transport systems delivered to domestic buyers. Unlike consumer goods indexes, this industrial series reflects high-value capital investment outlays and complex supply chain assembly contracts negotiated over extended operational periods rather than immediate retail purchases.
Evaluating transport equipment price movements requires understanding that long manufacturing lead times and customized corporate orders frequently dampen high-frequency monthly volatility. Early survey estimates undergo periodic revisions as complex engineering adjustments and final contract settlements are fully processed by statistical authorities. Observers should examine annual changes to properly assess structural inflation trends without distortion from cyclical model year introductions. Comparing this transport index with electrical machinery measures clarifies whether cost shifts stem from mechanical assembly or integrated electronics.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover replacement auto parts sold in retail stores?
- No, replacement parts and general automotive repair services are handled under separate classification headings outside completed transport equipment.
- Why are monthly transport price movements often subdued?
- Long production cycles, multi-year delivery contracts, and customized manufacturing specifications tend to smooth out short-term index variations.
- Are aircraft and railway rolling stock included alongside road vehicles?
- Yes, locomotives, railway wagons, commercial aircraft, and ships built domestically are incorporated within this transport category.