France valuables — France non-financial assets by asset type
France non-financial assets by asset type — France valuables stood at 338,222.9 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Comptes de patrimoine par branches (comptes nationaux annuels, base 2020), Melodi. It is one of the indicators in the Non-financial assets table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1959 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Non-financial assets table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produced non-financial assets, net | 11,326,003.6 | 11,101,693 | 10,883,322.9 | 10,584,158.7 | 9,821,973.1 | 9,077,180.5 | 8,775,653.5 | 8,535,794.9 | 8,260,065.8 | 7,987,236.6 | |
| Inventories and valuables | 1,051,282 | 1,015,622.3 | 963,951.3 | 956,540.1 | 855,789.6 | 783,283.2 | 766,437 | 755,005.4 | 729,730.1 | 699,520 | |
| Valuables | 338,222.9 | 329,377.1 | 317,539 | 316,223.2 | 294,016.5 | 256,494.8 | 240,658.8 | 239,903.8 | 238,149 | 228,872.1 |
Understanding france valuables
Valuables capture the net market value of produced assets that are not used primarily for production or consumption, but are held as stores of value over time. This series encompasses precious stones, precious metals, antiques, and artwork acquired with the expectation that their real value will not decline. It excludes monetary gold held by central banks as a reserve asset and standard financial securities. Compared to working inventories, valuables do not enter production processes and are held purely for wealth preservation.
Reading these statistics requires accounting for thin secondary market trading and subjective pricing models used for unique items like art and rare artifacts. Revisions often occur when new appraisal data or specialized auction records become available to statistical agencies. Year-on-year evaluations are necessary because these assets experience irregular valuation shifts rather than steady economic depreciation. Analysts should refrain from treating changes in valuables as indicators of standard business investment activity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary purpose of assets in this category?
- They are held as long-term stores of value rather than used in production or immediate consumption.
- Are central bank gold reserves included here?
- No, monetary gold held for reserve purposes is classified under financial assets.
- Why do valuations in this series fluctuate irregularly?
- Prices depend on specialized auction markets and periodic appraisal updates rather than predictable depreciation schedules.