France PPI: manufacturing, mining and quarrying
France PPI: manufacturing, mining and quarrying stood at 122.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All markets | |||||||||||
| BC00 - Manufacturing, mining and quarrying | 122.5 | 122.2 | 121.4 | 121.9 | 121.7 | 120.4 | 117.8 | 117.5 | 117 | 117.5 | |
| BCXA - Manufacturing except agri-food, mining and quarrying | 121.1 | 120.7 | 119.7 | 120.3 | 120.1 | 118.5 | 115.3 | 114.8 | 114 | 114.7 |
Understanding france PPI: manufacturing, mining and quarrying
This series calculates transaction prices for industrial output originating exclusively from the combined secondary sectors of manufacturing, mining, and quarrying, covering all destination markets. It specifically encompasses the physical extraction of raw minerals alongside the transformation of materials into finished or semi-finished goods, while deliberately excluding utilities such as electricity, gas, steam, and water supply. By isolating these productive activities from broader industrial aggregations, the index captures factory gate price movements driven directly by raw material processing and industrial fabrication rather than utility tariff adjustments.
Interpreting this index requires accounting for potential regular seasonal fluctuations in factory output prices and routine administrative revisions applied to preliminary monthly estimates. Analysts generally rely on twelve-month percentage comparisons to smooth out predictable intra-year price cycles caused by annual supply contract renewals and holiday factory closures. Direct comparisons with consumer price measures should be approached carefully, as producer indices track early-stage factory gate transactions rather than final retail costs that include distribution margins and indirect taxes.
Frequently asked questions
- What output categories are excluded from this index?
- Utilities such as electricity, gas, steam, and water supply are omitted from this specific manufacturing and mining aggregate.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison preferred over monthly changes?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal pricing patterns tied to standard manufacturing contract renewals and scheduled summer factory shutdowns.
- Does this series include goods sold outside domestic markets?
- Yes, this index incorporates factory gate prices across all destinations, including both domestic and export sales.