France services PPI: other professional services
France services PPI: other professional services stood at 108.8 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services producer prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services producer prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC - Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 108.8 | 107.5 | 108.8 | 107.6 | 108.4 | 107.1 | 108.1 | 107.1 | 107.9 | 106.1 | |
| A21 M - Professional, scientific and technical services | 110.6 | 109.7 | 109.5 | 108.9 | 108.7 | 108.4 | 108.1 | 107.5 | 107.7 | 107 | |
| A21 N - Administrative and support services | 115.5 | 114.5 | 113.6 | 113.8 | 113.6 | 113.2 | 112.8 | 112.3 | 112.2 | 111.1 |
Understanding france services PPI: other professional services
Scientific research, veterinary practices, advertising agencies, market research firms, and specialized design services generate the pricing data compiled in this index. Transactions cover business-to-business contracts for laboratory testing, promotional campaigns, and technical consultancy, omitting retail consumer marketing services. Distinct from legal or engineering professions, this category encompasses creative and scientific endeavors focused on innovation, promotion, and specialized analysis.
Evaluating quarterly series movements involves recognizing the campaign-driven nature of advertising and the grant-dependent timing of scientific research projects. Analysts depend on annual percentage changes to neutralize seasonal promotional spending and project-based billing fluctuations. Early estimates are prone to revision as market research and advertising firms report late survey data. Comparing this index with IT services highlights the divergence between creative promotional pricing and digital infrastructure development costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities fall under other professional, scientific and technical services?
- Scientific research and development, advertising, market research, specialized design, photographic activities, and veterinary services are covered.
- Are consumer advertising campaigns included in this producer index?
- The metric tracks corporate advertising and market research services billed to business clients.
- How does project-based billing impact the index interpretation?
- Lumpy contract schedules in advertising and research can cause quarterly volatility, making annual trends more reliable for analysis.