France producer cost index ICP-BT: buildings
France producer cost index ICP-BT: buildings stood at 118 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-BT - Producer cost in buildings | 118 | 117.8 | 117.5 | 116.4 | 115.8 | 115.5 | 114.9 | 114.6 | 114.4 | 114.2 | |
| ICE-BT - Cost energy indices in building | 135.8 | 148.5 | 156.5 | 142.2 | 116.6 | 113.8 | 111 | 116 | 111.2 | 111.9 | |
| ICP-TP - Producer costs in public works | 124 | 124.2 | 124.7 | 120.9 | 117.5 | 117.2 | 115.9 | 116.4 | 116 | 116.1 |
Understanding france producer cost index ICP-BT: buildings
Factory-gate transaction prices for structural components, masonry goods, and fabricated framing supplies destined for building construction form the precise scope of this index. The metric monitors manufacturing output pricing before distribution margins, wholesale markups, and transport markups apply, separating raw supply expenses from on-site assembly wages. Excluded from the series are civil engineering infrastructure materials such as asphalt mixes for roads, utility piping networks, and heavy bridging components. This separation ensures users isolate factory-level production pricing pressures specific to vertical building structures from wider sector-wide averages.
Interpreting the series demands caution regarding delivery lags between initial factory orders and actual building site installation. Analysts favor year-on-year calculations to bypass recurring seasonal factory shutdowns and annual catalog price revisions. Direct comparisons with downstream contractor tender prices can be misleading due to varying profit margin buffers applied by intermediaries. Rebase updates preserve historical movement integrity while aligning index weightings with current building material consumption patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- What transactions form the foundation of this building producer cost index?
- The metric records factory-gate prices charged by manufacturers for structural building supplies and masonry products.
- What categories of supplies are intentionally omitted from the series?
- Civil engineering materials like road asphalt, utility piping, and heavy infrastructure components are excluded.
- Why is a year-on-year evaluation preferred over immediate monthly changes?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal factory maintenance closures and standard yearly manufacturer price adjustments.