France producer cost index ICP-43BTR: existing buildings
France producer cost index ICP-43BTR: existing buildings stood at 117.6 in Jun 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction cost indices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1998 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction cost indices table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICP-43BTR - Producer cost index in specialised construction in existing buildings (part of division 43) | 117.6 | 117.4 | 117.1 | 116.2 | 115.7 | 115.3 | 114.8 | 114.6 | 114.2 | 114 | |
| ICP-43TP - Producer cost in specialised works for civil engineering (part of division 43) | 124.1 | 124.9 | 125.5 | 123.8 | 119.7 | 119.6 | 117.3 | 117.9 | 117.5 | 117.4 | |
| ICP-412 - Producer cost in construction of buildings (group 41.2) | 118.7 | 118.4 | 118.1 | 116.7 | 116.2 | 115.9 | 115.1 | 114.9 | 114.7 | 114.7 |
Understanding france producer cost index ICP-43BTR: existing buildings
Production expenditure shifts for specialized trade contractors working exclusively on existing structures are captured through this series. The coverage is restricted to modification, retrofitting, repair, and refurbishment activities within division forty-three, intentionally leaving out new build construction and civil engineering works. This measure differs from broader trade indices by isolating the distinct logistical constraints, smaller scale operations, and specific material requirements of working on standing edifices.
When examining these figures, analysts must account for delayed survey responses from small repair contractors, which frequently prompt later data revisions. Month-to-month tracking can exhibit erratic movements due to intermittent renovation demand, rendering twelve-month percentage changes far more reliable for trend identification. A common analytical mistake is treating this retrofit indicator as representative of new residential construction costs, ignoring the unique labor and material dynamics of renovation projects.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this measure include new building construction?
- No, it focuses strictly on work performed on existing and standing structures.
- Why might monthly figures be erratic?
- Intermittent demand for repairs and small-scale renovations causes short-term volatility in survey responses.
- Are late data revisions common in this series?
- Yes, smaller renovation contractors often submit delayed survey data, leading to periodic revisions in subsequent releases.