France agricultural input prices index: durum wheat seed
France agricultural input prices index: durum wheat seed stood at 115.3 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 | |
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| Input prices (IPAMPA) | |||||||||||
| Durum wheat seed | 115.3 | 115.3 | 115.3 | 115.6 | 115.4 | 115.3 | 114.6 | 114.3 | 114.2 | 114.8 | |
| Fodder crop seed | 106.3 | 108 | 106.1 | 106.7 | 106.3 | 108.3 | 106.8 | 106.2 | 104.2 | 108.7 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: durum wheat seed
This series tracks the acquisition cost evolution for certified grain kernels destined exclusively for sowing cereal crops intended for pasta and semolina production. It isolates wholesale and retail trade invoices specifically for specialized propagation material rather than grain sold for milling. Excluded from this specific line are soft wheat grains, feed grains, and all non-cereal crop plantings.
Interpreting these changes requires adjusting for distinct planting seasons, as transactions cluster heavily ahead of autumn and spring sowing periods. Base year updates periodically reset the reference level, requiring caution when inspecting multi-year series. Comparing this input metric directly against output grain prices reveals farmer margin squeezes, though planting decisions often depend on long-term contracts rather than immediate monthly price swings.
Frequently asked questions
- What transactions are captured in this seed price index?
- It tracks the purchase prices paid by farms for certified cereal grains intended specifically for planting rather than milling.
- Why do the figures show pronounced seasonal patterns?
- Purchasing activity concentrates heavily during specific months preceding the main autumn and spring planting windows.
- Does this index include soft wheat planting materials?
- No, it is restricted strictly to propagation material for specific cereal varieties utilized in pasta and semolina manufacturing.