France PPI: non-durable consumer goods
France PPI: non-durable consumer goods stood at 125.1 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 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 | |||||||||||
| MIG NDCOG - Nondurable consumer goods | 125.1 | 125.2 | 125.5 | 125.4 | 125.4 | 125.6 | 125.4 | 125.7 | 125.6 | 125.4 | |
| A10 BE - Overall industry | 123.8 | 122.3 | 120.8 | 120.4 | 120.1 | 122.5 | 119.8 | 121.3 | 119.9 | 119.6 |
Understanding france PPI: non-durable consumer goods
This index tracks price trends for manufactured non-durable consumer goods produced for all destination markets, focusing on items consumed rapidly after purchase. The underlying basket includes short-lifespan consumable products such as packaged foods, beverages, personal care items, and cleaning preparations, while excluding durable items, capital equipment, and intermediate goods. Because these products rely heavily on continuous agricultural, chemical, and packaging inputs, the measure reflects fast-moving cost pressures distinct from those affecting long-lasting industrial equipment.
Interpreting the data requires accounting for frequent short-term commodity price volatility and seasonal supply availability shifts that influence fast-moving consumer goods. Annual growth comparisons remain the standard analytical method to filter out monthly noise caused by harvest cycles or temporary promotional discounting. Analysts comparing this series to retail-level metrics must remember that factory gate prices omit distribution logistics, retail overheads, and indirect sales taxes.
Frequently asked questions
- What characterizes products included in non-durable consumer goods?
- They consist of short-lifespan consumable items like packaged foods, beverages, and personal care products used up quickly.
- Why do these prices often fluctuate rapidly?
- Non-durable goods depend heavily on fast-moving agricultural and chemical commodity inputs that experience frequent market shifts.
- Should month-on-month or year-on-year changes be emphasized?
- Year-on-year comparisons are preferred to smooth out recurring seasonal supply variations and harvest-related pricing cycles.