France agricultural input prices index: straw cereal seed
France agricultural input prices index: straw cereal seed stood at 106.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input prices (IPAMPA) | |||||||||||
| Straw cereal seed | 106.3 | 106.5 | 107.7 | 108.6 | 108.9 | 108.9 | 108.9 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 108.8 | |
| Durum wheat seed | 115.3 | 115.3 | 115.3 | 115.6 | 115.4 | 115.3 | 114.6 | 114.3 | 114.2 | 114.8 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: straw cereal seed
Commercial seed grain outlays for cereal propagation are tracked by this measure within the broader producer expenditure framework, isolating purchases of multiplied cereal cultivars intended for autumn and spring planting cycles. It covers certified seeds of bread wheat, barley, and related cereal varieties traded through agricultural supply cooperatives, excluding farm-saved seed stocks retained from previous grain harvests. Unlike indices reflecting broader input categories or vegetable propagation materials, this series focuses exclusively on the commercial acquisition costs of cereal reproductive stock utilized by grain producers.
Interpreting the series requires accounting for strong seasonal purchasing patterns concentrated tightly around autumn sowing periods and early spring planting windows, which can create abrupt monthly index shifts. Early releases often rely on provisional trade surveys and are subject to later revisions as final commercial transaction reports are processed by statistical compilers. Comparing this measure against grain producer prices helps analysts gauge cost-squeeze pressures facing cereal holdings, though input costs typically lag or lead harvest market realizations depending on advance purchasing contracts.
Frequently asked questions
- What transactions are captured in this straw cereal seed index?
- The series tracks commercial purchases of certified cereal propagation seeds acquired by agricultural holdings from external suppliers.
- Does this index include grain saved by farmers from their own harvest?
- No, farm-saved seeds retained for replanting are excluded because they do not involve a commercial market transaction.
- Why does the index show sharp movements during specific months?
- Purchasing activity is heavily concentrated around autumn and spring planting seasons, causing seasonal spikes in transaction volumes and prices.