France valuables acquisitions less disposals
France valuables acquisitions less disposals stood at 0 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 Government accounts table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1980 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Government accounts table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions less disposals of valuables - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total general government expenditure - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 437,249 | 434,779 | 432,487 | 429,761 | 427,554 | 424,908 | 422,896 | 420,416 | 416,617 | 413,014 | |
| Total general government revenue - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 398,174 | 396,045 | 399,480 | 389,548 | 386,955 | 387,137 | 377,427 | 376,497 | 376,715 | 373,127 |
Understanding france valuables acquisitions less disposals
Net transactions involving precious stones, works of art, antiques, and other stores of value acquired or parted with by public administrative entities are captured through this metric. Unlike conventional capital infrastructure designed for productive output or service delivery, these specialized items are held primarily as stores of wealth or cultural heritage without depleting through normal use. The calculation takes total purchases and subtracts corresponding divestments over the accounting period, isolating the net balance of such physical holdings across the institutional framework.
Evaluating these figures demands caution because public sector transactions in this category occur infrequently and can fluctuate dramatically based on sporadic cultural acquisitions or asset sales. Initial estimates are frequently subject to retroactive adjustments when specialized historical holdings or rare items are cataloged or transferred between public portfolios. Analysts should examine long-term horizons rather than single-period shifts, as quarter-to-quarter movements rarely reflect ongoing fiscal policy changes.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifies as a valuable under this classification?
- Precious metals, stones, artworks, and museum-grade collector items held by state institutions fall under this category.
- Why is this series often volatile?
- Because public acquisitions or sales of art and rare artifacts happen intermittently rather than on a predictable schedule.
- Does this measure include routine office equipment?
- No, standard machinery and office tools are classified under fixed capital formation rather than valuables.