France agricultural producer prices index: barley
France agricultural producer prices index: barley stood at 131.2 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 1975 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) | |||||||||||
| Barley | 131.2 | 125.8 | 119.1 | 117.4 | 112.8 | 111.5 | 111.1 | 110.8 | 110 | 110.9 | |
| Soft wheat | 123 | 117.8 | 108.6 | 109.2 | 98.7 | 101.4 | 98.9 | 98.4 | 97.8 | 99.1 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: barley
Concentrating on a single vital feed and malting grain, this series measures the farmgate prices received by producers of harvested barley. It covers both winter and spring varieties, capturing transactions whether destined for livestock feedlots or the brewing and distilling industries. The data excludes secondary processing stages such as malting, pearling, or milling, focusing entirely on the raw grain traded directly from the farm or storage cooperative. Sibling grain series cover alternative cereal types independently.
Evaluation of this index must account for dual end-use demands, as pricing pressures can diverge depending on whether brewing quality standards or feed protein requirements dominate market supply. Seasonal troughs routinely align with the mid-summer harvest period, while subsequent months frequently exhibit upward drift due to storage overhead. Year-on-year analysis is vital for filtering out the recurring annual harvest cycle, whereas month-on-month movements often reflect temporary weather disruptions or localized storage constraints. Comparing barley prices directly with soft wheat can reveal substitution trends among livestock feed compounders.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary commercial uses driving barley producer prices?
- Barley is priced according to its suitability for animal feed or its specialized quality requirements for brewing and malting.
- Does this index include processed malt prices?
- No, it strictly tracks the raw agricultural commodity price received by farmers for harvested barley grain.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over month-on-month analysis for barley?
- Annual comparisons neutralize the massive regular price drops associated with the summer harvest, highlighting genuine trend shifts.