France agricultural input prices index: building maintenance
France agricultural input prices index: building maintenance stood at 122 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input prices (IPAMPA) | |||||||||||
| Maintenance and repair of buildings | 122 | 122 | 121.5 | 121.3 | 120.9 | 120 | 119.3 | 118.9 | 118.2 | 117.9 | |
| Veterinary products and services | 120.3 | 120 | 119.8 | 120.6 | 120.7 | 120.6 | 120.3 | 119.4 | 118.9 | 119.2 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: building maintenance
Expenditures for professional trades, raw materials, and structural supplies dedicated to preserving fixed agricultural structures are captured within this metric. The scope encompasses roofing repairs, masonry upkeep, electrical fixes, and carpentry services applied to barns, storage silos, and outbuildings, leaving out moveable machinery and general overhead costs. It separates from sibling vehicular maintenance series by isolating immovable real property assets.
Seasonality plays a distinct role, as structural repairs frequently concentrate in periods of reduced fieldwork, creating predictable shifts in contractor demand. Early index releases incorporate provisional contractor estimates that undergo adjustment upon final invoicing verification. Evaluating the twelve-month change rate is recommended to bypass weather-driven repair cycles that distort sequential monthly readings. Analysts must distinguish these property preservation outlays from the broader input categories governing land or new capital investments.
Frequently asked questions
- Which structures fall under building maintenance?
- Barns, storage silos, shelters, and other permanent agricultural buildings requiring structural upkeep are included.
- Does this index cover the construction of new farm buildings?
- No, it focuses exclusively on repair, maintenance, and preservation outlays for existing structures.
- How should seasonal repair patterns be evaluated?
- Annual comparisons mitigate the impact of weather-dependent scheduling windows that skew short-term readings.