Household consumption of goods in France fell 0.5% in August 2026, defying market expectations of a flat reading and reversing a downwardly revised 0.4% increase in the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since April, as energy spending dropped 2.3% after rising 0.9% in July, driven by lower fuel consumption amid further price increases. In addition, food consumption fell 0.4% after a 0.2% gain in the previous month. Spending on manufactured goods also edged down 0.3% from a 0.4% gain, weighed mainly by weaker purchases of durable goods (0.3% vs 0.4%) and clothing and textiles (0.3% vs 0.6%). On an annual basis, household consumption rose 0.8% in August. source: INSEE, France

Personal Spending in France decreased 0.50 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in France averaged 0.13 percent from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34.00 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -18.80 percent in November of 2020. This page provides - France Household Consumption- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. France Household Consumption MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Personal Spending in France decreased 0.50 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in France is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the France Household Consumption MoM is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027 and 0.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-28 06:45 AM
Household Consumption MoM
Jul 0.5% 0.6% 0% 0.1%
2026-09-30 06:45 AM
Household Consumption MoM
Aug -0.5% 0.4% 0% 0.1%
2026-10-30 06:30 AM
Household Consumption MoM
Sep -0.5% 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 86.00 86.00 points Sep 2026
Consumer Spending 345826.00 344815.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Disposable Personal Income 475835.00 473628.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Personal Savings 17.23 17.86 percent Jun 2026
Household Consumption MoM -0.50 0.40 percent Aug 2026


France Household Consumption MoM
In France, household consumption refers to household expenditure on goods only, providing a short-term information of household consumption behavior relevant for economic analysis. Household consumption expenditure on goods accounted in 2010 for nearly 95 percent of total effective consumption in current euros and accounted for 50 percent of household consumption expenditure on goods and services.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.50 0.40 34.00 -18.80 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly
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France Household Spending Unexpectedly Falls
Household consumption of goods in France fell 0.5% in August 2026, defying market expectations of a flat reading and reversing a downwardly revised 0.4% increase in the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since April, as energy spending dropped 2.3% after rising 0.9% in July, driven by lower fuel consumption amid further price increases. In addition, food consumption fell 0.4% after a 0.2% gain in the previous month. Spending on manufactured goods also edged down 0.3% from a 0.4% gain, weighed mainly by weaker purchases of durable goods (0.3% vs 0.4%) and clothing and textiles (0.3% vs 0.6%). On an annual basis, household consumption rose 0.8% in August.
2026-09-30
France Household Spending Unexpectedly Rises
Household consumption of goods in France unexpectedly increased by 0.5% month-on-month in July 2026, exceeding market estimates of a stall and following an upwardly revised 0.6% rise in the previous month. It was the third consecutive month of growth in household spending, mainly boosted by a rise in engineered goods (0.5% after remaining stable in June). Spending on durable goods accelerated (0.8% vs 0.2%), while spending on other engineered goods eased (0.3% vs 0.4%). Spending on textile and clothing products continued to fall (-0.2% vs -1.2%). Energy consumption rose, though at a slower pace (0.8% vs 1.5% in June), driven by spending on fuel and, to a lesser extent, on electricity. July 2026 was the warmest month ever recorded in France. Food consumption also eased (0.2% vs 0.7%), driven by a recovery in agri-food consumption, especially dairy products and drinks. On an annual basis, household consumption rose 1.4% in July.
2026-08-28
France Household Spending Unexpectedly Rises
Household consumption of goods in France unexpectedly increased by 0.4% month-on-month in June 2026, exceeding market estimates of a 0.1% drop and following a downwardly revised 0.3% rise in the previous month. It was the second consecutive month of growth in household spending, mainly boosted by a rise in energy consumption (1.4% vs 2.5% in May), due to a further increase in electricity consumption and a rebound in unleaded petrol consumption. Additionally, food consumption rebounded (0.6% vs -0.3%), driven by a recovery in agri-food consumption, especially beverages. By contrast, spending on engineered goods fell 0.2% after remaining stable in the previous month. Spending on durable goods was stable after edging down 0.1%, while spending on other engineered goods was virtually stable (0.1% vs -0.8%). Spending on textile and clothing products, however, fell back (-1.4% vs 1.3%). On an annual basis, household consumption ticked up 0.1% in June.
2026-07-30