France retail sales value: perfume and beauty products
France retail sales value: perfume and beauty products stood at 80.27 in May 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 2010 to May 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France business surveys table
| Indicator | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales index in value | |||||||||||
| Perfume and beauty products | 80.27 | 80.33 | 81.32 | 81.55 | 82.9 | 82.05 | 84.33 | 84.05 | 84.16 | 82.89 | |
| Watches and jewellery | 105.24 | 106.05 | 108.39 | 106.04 | 106.42 | 103.46 | 113.49 | 107.98 | 107.72 | 103.59 |
Understanding france retail sales value: perfume and beauty products
Nominal sales turnover generated through the specialized retail trade of cosmetics, perfumes, skincare preparations, and toiletry articles constitutes this indicator. The index tracks total monetary receipts from dedicated perfumeries and beauty boutiques, separating prestige cosmetics from mass-market toiletries sold in general supermarkets. Haircare preparations and personal hygiene goods sold through pharmacies are also excluded from this focused luxury-adjacent retail grouping.
Reading this metric requires close attention to gift-giving periods, particularly spring holiday events and winter festive seasons, which trigger pronounced turnover surges. Month-on-month volatility can be substantial due to targeted marketing campaigns and new product launches across major cosmetic brands. Analysts must distinguish nominal growth from physical volume expansion, as premium pricing strategies heavily influence index levels.
Frequently asked questions
- What retail establishments are surveyed for this perfume index?
- Specialized cosmetic boutiques, perfumeries, and dedicated beauty product shops.
- How do holiday periods impact this specific retail category?
- Festive seasons and gift-giving celebrations drive significant surges in nominal sales value.
- Are toiletries sold in supermarkets counted in this series?
- No, mass-market retail channels report their figures under separate distribution headings.