France agricultural producer prices index: animal products
France agricultural producer prices index: animal products stood at 136.8 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 1949 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices (IPPAP) | |||||||||||
| Animal products | 136.8 | 135.5 | 135.2 | 136.5 | 138.9 | 139.7 | 142.9 | 146 | 150.5 | 151.1 | |
| Milk | 126.9 | 126.1 | 124.9 | 123.8 | 124.1 | 124.8 | 128.7 | 132.5 | 137.2 | 138.4 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: animal products
All primary commodities originating from farm animals—spanning milk, eggs, honey, and unprocessed livestock slaughter values—are combined into this overarching aggregate index. This measure provides a macro-level view of the animal production sector by synthesizing diverse biological outputs while excluding crops, horticulture, and manufactured food items. It differs from individual livestock indices by weighting all animal-based farmgate returns together.
Analysts use this broad metric to assess aggregate animal sector inflation without getting distracted by single-commodity shocks in milk or specific meats. Early monthly figures are subject to revision as late-reporting agricultural cooperatives and collection centers submit final figures. Twelve-month comparisons provide a clearer baseline than monthly variations, which can obscure underlying annual cycles shared across multiple animal industries.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the animal products aggregate index cover?
- It combines all farm-level animal outputs including milk, eggs, honey, and livestock slaughter values into a single measure.
- Does this series include harvested crops?
- No, crops and horticultural products are completely excluded from this animal-specific aggregate.
- How should analysts use this aggregate alongside individual series?
- It serves as a broad sector benchmark, while individual commodity indices explain the specific drivers behind the total movement.