France agricultural input prices index: monthly machinery
France agricultural input prices index: monthly machinery stood at 122.5 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) | |||||||||||
| Monthly agricultural machinery | 122.5 | 122.1 | 121.7 | 121.6 | 121.5 | 121.4 | 121.4 | 121.6 | 121.3 | 122.2 | |
| Cultivation equipment | 126.4 | 126.3 | 126.1 | 126 | 125.3 | 125 | 123.3 | 122.9 | 120.9 | 122.9 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: monthly machinery
Market acquisition outlays for newly manufactured agricultural machinery surveyed on a monthly basis are captured in this indicator. The scope is restricted to motorized implements, tractors, and self-propelled field units, excluding non-motorized trailers or specialized stationary equipment. It differs from broader capital goods series by maintaining a strictly monthly observation frequency for core mechanical assets.
Price series for heavy machinery can experience step changes when manufacturers introduce updated model years or new compliance specifications. Preliminary index values are regularly revised as dealer pricing confirmations are processed. Examining twelve-month changes provides a stable view of machinery inflation, neutralizing short-term promotional discounting. Observers must avoid treating monthly machinery prices as indicative of overall farm operating expenditure trends.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific machinery is tracked in this monthly series?
- Motorized agricultural machinery, tractors, and self-propelled field units are included.
- Are trailers and non-motorized equipment counted here?
- Non-motorized implements are tracked in separate sibling categories.
- How do new model introductions affect the index?
- Manufacturer model updates can cause step changes, making annual comparisons useful for baseline tracking.