France agricultural input prices index: postal services
France agricultural input prices index: postal services stood at 144.5 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) | |||||||||||
| Postal services | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 144.5 | 135.9 | 135.9 | |
| Drinking water for non-domestic use | 122.1 | 121.1 | 121.6 | 119.9 | 119.9 | 120.2 | 119.5 | 119.5 | 120.1 | 121.4 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: postal services
Transaction costs associated with postal dispatches, courier dispatches, and parcel delivery services utilized by agricultural enterprises are captured in this metric. The scope includes standard mail, expedited shipping, and parcel freight fees incurred for business administration, excluding electronic communication networks. It differs from transport indices by focusing strictly on postal and courier messaging rather than bulk commodity haulage.
Tariff adjustments implemented by postal operators can generate sudden index movements that do not reflect broader macroeconomic conditions. Preliminary figures are occasionally revised following billing reconciliations with postal authorities. Assessing changes over a twelve-month horizon offers the clearest picture of structural pricing shifts, avoiding the distortion of periodic mailing campaigns. Analysts should avoid treating postal expenditure trends as a proxy for heavy freight or logistics costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific services does the postal index track?
- Letter mail, parcel delivery, and courier dispatch services utilized by agricultural businesses are tracked.
- Does this cover telecommunications or data networks?
- No, electronic communications are handled in separate telecommunication measures.
- How should tariff changes be analyzed?
- Year-on-year tracking helps absorb the impact of scheduled postal rate revisions.