France agricultural input prices index: goods vehicles
France agricultural input prices index: goods vehicles stood at 124.4 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) | |||||||||||
| Goods vehicles | 124.4 | 124.4 | 124.2 | 124.4 | 124 | 123.7 | 123.5 | 123.5 | 122.8 | 123.7 | |
| Buildings | 130.2 | 130.2 | 129.3 | 129.3 | 129 | 126.2 | 124.5 | 124.2 | 123.5 | 123.3 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: goods vehicles
Capital expenditure tracking for motorized transport equipment deployed in primary production operations measures the acquisition costs of commercial vehicles. This metric records transaction outlays for lorries, vans, and specialized utility haulers purchased by agricultural holdings. Unlike machinery utilized directly in field cultivation or harvesting, these assets serve transport, logistics, and supply distribution functions. Maintenance outlays, fuel expenses, and repair services remain excluded from this component, focusing strictly on asset acquisition transactions.
Interpreting this metric requires accounting for periodic model revisions, regulatory changes affecting vehicle specifications, and manufacturer price adjustments. Short-term fluctuations often reflect supply chain bottlenecks rather than underlying structural demand shifts within primary sectors. Comparing this series against biological output prices reveals cost-price squeezes impacting profit margins across agricultural holdings. Analysts should examine twelve-month comparisons to bypass normal ordering cycles and delivery timing lags.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include second-hand commercial vehicles?
- No, calculations focus exclusively on newly manufactured commercial utility vehicles purchased for professional operations.
- Are repair and maintenance costs captured here?
- Separate sub-indices within the broader input cost framework track maintenance and repair services independently.
- How frequently are vehicle specifications updated in the basket?
- Modifications occur periodically during index rebasing exercises to reflect evolving emission standards and safety regulations.