France PPI: sports goods, games, toys
France PPI: sports goods, games, toys stood at 118.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All markets | |||||||||||
| G32C - Sports goods, games and toys and other manufactured products | 118.7 | 118.4 | 118.1 | 118.3 | 118.6 | 118.4 | 117.9 | 117.2 | 117.1 | 117.1 | |
| A17 C5 - Other industrial products | 119.8 | 119.8 | 120 | 119.8 | 118.7 | 117 | 116.2 | 116 | 115.1 | 115.1 |
Understanding france PPI: sports goods, games, toys
Recreational goods, amusement devices, children's toys, and miscellaneous light manufactured merchandise define the boundaries of this specific index. Factory gate transactions captured here exclude sporting events admission fees, digital video games, publishing services, and retail store markups, focusing strictly on tangible goods produced within these leisure-oriented workshops and assembly plants. Material costs ranging from molded plastics to textiles and specialty woods directly feed into the production economics tracked by this measure.
Interpreting these figures requires keeping strong seasonal manufacturing rhythms in mind, as producers typically ramp up output well ahead of major holiday shopping periods. Analysts prefer year-on-year comparisons to eliminate the intense seasonal distortion caused by pre-holiday inventory accumulation and subsequent post-holiday lulls. Comparing this series against broader manufacturing aggregates can highlight unique consumer discretionary trends that differ significantly from heavy capital goods or basic industrial inputs.
Frequently asked questions
- Do sporting event tickets or gym memberships count toward this sports goods index?
- No, service-based recreation, ticketing, and sporting venues are entirely excluded from physical manufacturing price measures.
- Why does this index display pronounced seasonal spikes in specific months?
- Toy and game manufacturers traditionally adjust prices and boost factory output ahead of autumn retail inventory deadlines.
- What kinds of miscellaneous merchandise fall into this classification alongside toys?
- Items such as board games, athletic equipment, hobby supplies, and various small recreational articles are grouped here.