France PPI: transport equipment
France PPI: transport equipment stood at 114.4 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 | |||||||||||
| A38 CL - Transport equipment | 114.4 | 114.7 | 114 | 113.5 | 113.2 | 113.1 | 112.7 | 112.7 | 112.2 | 112.4 | |
| A38 CM - Other manufactured products, repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 121.5 | 121.5 | 121.5 | 121.4 | 121 | 120.6 | 120.3 | 120 | 118.6 | 118.6 |
Understanding france PPI: transport equipment
Locomotives, rolling stock, aircraft, ships, and specialized commercial hauling equipment constitute the manufacturing scope of this transport-focused index. Private passenger automobiles are separated into a distinct category, and retail transport services, airline ticket prices, and maritime freight rates are entirely excluded from these factory gate valuations. The production process relies heavily on specialized heavy engineering inputs, advanced alloy sourcing, and long-lead-time fabrication contracts.
Reading monthly figures necessitates an understanding that heavy transport equipment requires extended manufacturing cycles, meaning prices often remain flat for long periods before updating upon contract renewals. Twelve-month comparisons provide a clearer macroeconomic signal by avoiding distortions from the irregular delivery schedules typical of large aerospace and rail projects. Comparing this index against consumer transport operational costs will yield divergence, given that fuel expenses, crew wages, and maintenance services operate independently of factory gate construction prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Are commercial airline operations and rail passenger services captured in this transport index?
- No, operating transport services are excluded; this index strictly tracks the manufacturing of physical transport equipment.
- Why do transport equipment prices often show extended flat periods followed by sudden steps?
- Long-term manufacturing contracts and custom engineering projects mean prices are locked in for months before new contract terms take effect.
- Does this series include passenger cars and personal light trucks?
- No, passenger automobiles are categorized separately under motor vehicles rather than this heavy transport equipment grouping.