France agricultural input prices index: capital goods
France agricultural input prices index: capital goods stood at 124.8 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) | |||||||||||
| Capital goods | 124.8 | 124.5 | 124 | 123.9 | 123.8 | 122.8 | 122.4 | 122.4 | 121.9 | 122.6 | |
| Monthly agricultural machinery | 122.5 | 122.1 | 121.7 | 121.6 | 121.5 | 121.4 | 121.4 | 121.6 | 121.3 | 122.2 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: capital goods
This indicator tracks purchase price movements for long-lived durable assets acquired by agricultural producers, specifically covering newly manufactured machinery, permanent installations, and heavy equipment. It differs from intermediate consumption sub-indices by excluding single-use supplies like fuel, feed, and crop protection chemicals that are consumed within a single production cycle. The index calculation incorporates transaction prices reported by equipment distributors, capturing list prices adjusted for standard commercial rebates and dealer discounts.
Evaluating long-term trends necessitates accounting for periodic technical revisions that update equipment weighting matrices to reflect shifts in machinery technology and design standards. Year-on-year comparisons offer a reliable gauge of capital expenditure inflation by filtering out the intra-year stability typical of manufactured goods pricing. When comparing this index to operational cost measures, analysts should recognize that capital asset purchases are often lumpy and tied to investment cycles rather than immediate seasonal planting schedules.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of items are categorized under capital goods?
- The classification includes newly manufactured heavy machinery, permanent farm installations, and long-lived durable equipment.
- How do manufacturer rebates affect the index values?
- Reported transaction prices incorporate standard commercial discounts and rebates offered by agricultural equipment distributors.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over month-on-month analysis for this series?
- Capital equipment prices tend to remain stable for extended periods before shifting during annual model updates, making annual comparisons more informative.