France retail sales volume: motorcycle trade and repair group 45.4
France retail sales volume: motorcycle trade and repair group 45.4 stood at 83.9 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Retail trade and household consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail trade and household consumption table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
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| Retail sales volume | |||||||||||
| Trade, maintenance and repair services of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (NAF rev. 2, lev. Group, item 45.4) | 83.9 | 84.28 | 83.59 | 86.99 | 87.29 | 87.79 | 87.71 | 85.93 | 84.21 | 84.84 | |
| Trade, maintenance and repair services of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (NAF rev. 2, lev. Class, item 45.40) | 83.9 | 84.28 | 83.59 | 86.99 | 87.29 | 87.79 | 87.71 | 85.93 | 84.21 | 84.84 |
Understanding france retail sales volume: motorcycle trade and repair group 45.4
This group-level index monitors the aggregate physical distribution and servicing volume associated with two-wheeled motor vehicles, covering both commercial trade transactions and technical upkeep. The measurement scope encompasses specialized retail outlets, mechanical workshops, and parts distribution channels dedicated to motorbikes, scooters, and their accompanying components. By focusing on the broader group level, this series consolidates varied activities that range from showroom distribution to post-purchase repair services within a single indicator.
Analysts should examine this index through year-on-year comparisons to smooth out pronounced weather-related fluctuations that heavily influence two-wheeled transport activity across different calendar quarters. Monthly figures frequently undergo methodological adjustments and late-response revisions as supplementary administrative and survey data are processed. Comparing this metric directly against standard four-wheeled automotive measures can mislead, given the distinct seasonal purchase patterns and recreational uses characterizing the two-wheeled sector.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific products are covered under motorcycle trade and repair group 45.4?
- The series includes motorcycles, motor scooters, specialized replacement parts, accessories, and associated maintenance or repair services.
- How does a group-level index differ from class-level indicators in this domain?
- Group indices aggregate multiple distinct sub-categories of trade and service activity, offering a broader view than granular class measures.
- Which comparison method is preferable for analyzing monthly trends here?
- Year-on-year comparisons are more reliable because they neutralize the strong recreational and weather-driven seasonality inherent in this market.