The following is an unedited transcript of the news release from the National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies.


Industrial Producer Prices

In February, total French industrial producer prices (Nace C to E) increased by 0.4% (after +0.6% in January and +0.1% in December). Over the last year, prices went up by 4.9%.

French industrial producer prices, excluding energy and agri food, grew up by 0.3% (after +0.5% in January and -0.1% in December). Over the twelve previous months, they rose by 1.7%.

Industrial Import Prices

In February, industrial import prices slightly increased (+0.2% after +0.4% in January). Over the last year, they went up by 4.5%.

Industrial import prices, excluding energy and agri food, were leveling out in February (+0.1% after +0.4% in January). They slightly decreased since January 2007 (-0,2 %).


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