France agricultural input prices index: transport & telecom
France agricultural input prices index: transport & telecom stood at 114.3 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) | |||||||||||
| Transport and telecommunications | 114.3 | 117.6 | 109.8 | 109.2 | 110.7 | 104.2 | 103.4 | 100.3 | 105.8 | 101.2 | |
| Capital goods | 124.8 | 124.5 | 124 | 123.9 | 123.8 | 122.8 | 122.4 | 122.4 | 121.9 | 122.6 |
Understanding france agricultural input prices index: transport & telecom
Combined pricing trends for commercial freight haulage, passenger transport services, fixed-line telephony, and mobile data contracts used by agricultural enterprises are tracked here. The scope merges logistical transport services with communication outlays, providing a combined view of connectivity and movement expenses, while excluding private vehicle upkeep. It differs from standalone postal or vehicle maintenance measures by capturing broader logistics and telecom networks.
Telecom contract renewals and freight rate adjustments can introduce step changes in the index during specific months. Preliminary data is subject to routine revision upon receipt of updated carrier statistics. Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to filter out seasonal freight demand peaks associated with harvest periods. Analysts must recognize that combining transport and telecom masks divergent price trends within the two underlying sectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors are merged in this index?
- Commercial freight transport and telecommunications services are combined into a single measure.
- Does this cover vehicle repair costs?
- Vehicle maintenance is excluded, as this series focuses strictly on transport services and telecom contracts.
- Why is year-on-year analysis advised for transport and telecom?
- It dampens the impact of seasonal freight surges during harvest periods and annual contract adjustments.