France PPI: other industrial products
France PPI: other industrial products stood at 119.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All markets | |||||||||||
| A17 C5 - Other industrial products | 119.8 | 119.8 | 120 | 119.8 | 118.7 | 117 | 116.2 | 116 | 115.1 | 115.1 | |
| A38 CA - Food products, beverages and tobacco products | 128.1 | 128.2 | 128.3 | 128.2 | 128.1 | 128.4 | 128.2 | 128.4 | 129 | 128.8 |
Understanding france PPI: other industrial products
Residual factory production not captured by specialized industrial categories constitutes the domain of this index, grouping diverse manufactured goods into a single aggregate measure. This basket absorbs specialized articles and niche fabrication activities while deliberately excluding primary energy extraction, basic metals, core chemicals, and heavy machinery. The resulting price track reflects a wide dispersion of raw material inputs and distinct end-use markets, making it a diverse cross-section of light and intermediate industrial fabrication.
Assessing monthly movements in this broad residual group requires careful attention to shifting component weights and occasional reclassifications of niche products by statistical authorities. Observers generally rely on annual percentage comparisons to filter out irregular, sector-specific shocks that might disproportionately sway a heterogeneous basket. Drawing direct parallels between this residual series and primary commodity indexes can prove misleading, as downstream fabrication costs and specialized labor inputs dilute raw material volatility.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary industries are intentionally omitted from this residual product basket?
- Heavy mining, basic metal smelting, core chemical production, and primary energy supply sectors are excluded.
- Why is an annual comparison recommended for this specific industrial grouping?
- The diverse nature of residual manufacturing means individual sub-sectors experience unique, non-synchronized seasonal shocks that yearly comparisons smooth out.
- Does this index capture construction materials?
- Only specific manufactured components used in construction are included, while raw structural minerals and direct site installation costs are omitted.