France PPI: general-purpose machinery
France PPI: general-purpose machinery stood at 121.7 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French market (basic prices) | |||||||||||
| G28A - General-purpose machinery and equipments | 121.7 | 121.1 | 121.1 | 120.6 | 119.5 | 119.9 | 119.5 | 119.3 | 117.1 | 117.3 | |
| G29A - Motor vehicles, car bodies, trailers and semi-trailers | 111.7 | 111.7 | 111.1 | 111.2 | 111.1 | 111 | 110.9 | 110.7 | 110.8 | 111.1 |
Understanding france PPI: general-purpose machinery
Industrial pricing for non-electronic, mechanical appliances engineered for broad commercial and manufacturing utility is captured within this distinct classification. Items counted range from industrial furnaces, lifting equipment, and ventilation systems to pumps, compressors, and power transmission components, setting it apart from narrower electrical machinery or specialized sector-specific apparatus rows. Transactions are recorded at the point of production on the domestic market, utilizing basic pricing concepts that omit delivery margins and product taxes. This specific product grouping isolates mechanical engineering costs from chemical, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing indices in the broader table.
Evaluating this mechanical equipment gauge involves monitoring long procurement cycles and heavy capital expenditure trends that dictate order books across heavy industries. Short-term monthly fluctuations frequently reflect volatile raw metal costs and shifting component parts pricing rather than immediate shifts in factory demand. Analysts prioritize annual comparisons to filter out temporary supply chain disruptions and standard seasonal maintenance shutdowns. A frequent error when interpreting this data is assuming it covers consumer household appliances, whereas the scope remains strictly confined to industrial, commercial, and professional mechanical machinery.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this machinery index include electronic or computer equipment?
- No, electronic devices, communication gear, and computing hardware are classified under separate technological sub-indices.
- What types of transactions are monitored for general-purpose machinery?
- The measure tracks producer selling prices for commercial mechanical apparatus sold directly to domestic business customers.
- Why might monthly figures in this category show sudden jumps?
- Sudden movements often stem from raw metal price adjustments or periodic renegotiations of long-term industrial supply contracts.