France transport value added
France transport value added stood at 31,369 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Quarterly GDP and value added table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1949 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Quarterly GDP and value added table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current prices | |||||||||||
| Transport | 31,369 | 30,464 | 30,794 | 30,491 | 30,792 | 31,623 | 32,085 | 31,791 | 30,173 | 29,934 | |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19,127 | 18,728 | 18,209 | 17,824 | 17,632 | 17,472 | 17,492 | 17,407 | 17,102 | 16,673 |
Understanding france transport value added
Logistics operations covering freight haulage, passenger transit via land, water, and air, along with warehousing and support activities, form this segment. The calculation aggregates carrier receipts and storage fees minus intermediate inputs like fuel, maintenance, and facility overheads. This series isolates movement and logistics services from distributive trade intermediaries and industrial production lines.
Evaluating transport output requires tracking industrial supply chain volumes and tourism-driven passenger demand simultaneously. Seasonal adjustments account for predictable holiday travel peaks and agricultural harvest shipping schedules, but disruptions in global trade lanes can induce sharp deviations. Researchers comparing this sector against manufacturing should note that transport activity often lags factory output as goods move through distribution channels.
Frequently asked questions
- What operational costs are deducted to find transport value added?
- Intermediate inputs such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, and storage facility overheads are subtracted from gross receipts.
- Does this branch cover warehousing as well as freight movement?
- Yes, warehousing, storage, and support activities for transportation are fully included.
- Why does transport data sometimes lag manufacturing output?
- Goods must be fabricated before they enter logistical transit networks, causing a timing delay.