Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Food for France
CP0110FRM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
135.21
Year-over-Year Change
1.04%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Food for France tracks changes in the prices of food-related goods and services consumed by French households. This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Food is a subindex of the broader HICP, which measures the average change in prices paid by consumers in France. The Food component specifically captures price fluctuations across a basket of food and non-alcoholic beverage items.
Methodology
The French national statistics agency, INSEE, collects price data from a sample of retail outlets to calculate the HICP.
Historical Context
Policymakers and economists monitor the HICP Food index to assess the state of consumer demand and inflationary trends within the French economy.
Key Facts
- The HICP Food index has a base year of 2015 = 100.
- Food accounts for around 16% of the total French HICP basket.
- Prices are collected from over 150,000 price quotes each month.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Food for France tracks changes in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased by French households.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The HICP Food index is a key indicator of inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns within the French economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The French national statistics agency, INSEE, collects price data from a sample of retail outlets to calculate the HICP.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists monitor the HICP Food index to assess the state of consumer demand and inflationary trends within the French economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The HICP Food index is published monthly with a lag of approximately two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Food for France (CP0110FRM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.