France PPI: iron, steel and first processing of steel
France PPI: iron, steel and first processing of steel stood at 108.1 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 | |
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| All markets | |||||||||||
| G24A - Iron and steel products and first processing of steel | 108.1 | 108.7 | 107.5 | 106.9 | 105.2 | 102.5 | 100.9 | 99.5 | 97.7 | 97.9 | |
| G25B - Manufacture of tanks, metal reservoirs and containers | 111.1 | 111.3 | 111.8 | 111.8 | 111.3 | 111.6 | 109.9 | 109.7 | 109.8 | 109.3 |
Understanding france PPI: iron, steel and first processing of steel
Producer price movements for primary metal output, specifically raw iron, raw steel, and initial metallurgical processing operations destined for all markets, are captured by this index. The scope encompasses basic foundry and mill products while excluding fabricated metal items, machinery, and finished goods produced further down the manufacturing chain. Transactions originating from domestic producers selling either domestically or abroad are counted. Unlike broader manufacturing gauges, this series isolates the heavy industrial cost dynamics tied directly to primary metallurgical inputs.
Reading these figures requires noting that primary metal prices often display acute cyclicality driven by global raw material costs and heavy industry demand cycles. Early monthly estimates are subject to revision as industrial respondents finalize their transaction reports. Observers should evaluate twelve-month rate changes to distinguish sustained structural demand shifts from temporary raw material spot price volatility. Comparing this metallurgical index directly with finished equipment prices can mislead analysts who overlook the transformation and fabrication stages occurring between raw steel production and final machinery assembly.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include fabricated metal products like tools or tanks?
- No, the series stops at initial processing and basic iron and steel output, excluding fabricated metal goods.
- Are export transactions for steel included in the data?
- Yes, output sold to all markets, which includes both domestic deliveries and foreign exports, is incorporated.
- Why do primary metal prices tend to be volatile from month to month?
- Basic steel and iron production relies heavily on fluctuating global raw material markets and energy inputs, causing swift price adjustments.