France raw material prices change: transport equipment
France raw material prices change: transport equipment stood at 15.57 Balance of opinion in Sep 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Banque de France business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw material prices, change on previous month | |||||||||||
| Transport equipment | 15.57 | 8.45 | 8.57 | 16.98 | 16.1 | 20.31 | 11.3 | 5.39 | 2.37 | 0.72 | |
| Other manufactured products | 17.4 | 10.7 | 9.52 | 9.37 | 25.34 | 32.94 | 20.7 | 3.85 | 4.96 | 3.88 |
Understanding france raw material prices change: transport equipment
Automotive assembly plants, aerospace builders, railway constructors, and shipyards report the monthly directional change in procurement outlays for structural metals, specialized alloys, and sub-assemblies. The resulting balance reflects how vehicle and craft builders experience cost pressures from heavy industrial suppliers. This series provides sector-specific insight that diverges from general manufacturing indexes due to the specialized nature of vehicular supply chains and long-term procurement contracts.
Analysts should read these monthly shifts alongside broader industrial sentiment to isolate transportation-specific cost trends from economy-wide inflation. Month-to-month comparisons are more informative than annual aggregations for spotting sudden supply chain bottlenecks in vehicle manufacturing. Observers must remember that the indicator measures the diffusion of opinion among managers rather than the precise percentage inflation of parts.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of businesses contribute to the transport equipment raw materials survey?
- Respondents include manufacturers of motor vehicles, aerospace equipment, railway rolling stock, and commercial ships.
- How should analysts compare this transport series with general industrial price measures?
- This sector-specific index reveals unique automotive and aerospace supply chain pressures that differ from standard industrial commodity trends.
- Does this balance measure the exact percentage increase in parts pricing?
- No, it measures the net balance of opinion between managers reporting higher costs versus those reporting lower costs.