France agricultural producer prices index: cereals
France agricultural producer prices index: cereals stood at 130 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 1970 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) | |||||||||||
| Cereals | 130 | 124.7 | 113.1 | 113.5 | 105.2 | 106.7 | 103.7 | 103 | 102 | 103.3 | |
| Barley | 131.2 | 125.8 | 119.1 | 117.4 | 112.8 | 111.5 | 111.1 | 110.8 | 110 | 110.9 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: cereals
This specialized index aggregates the farmgate prices of all cultivated grain varieties grown for human consumption, animal feed, and industrial processing. It encompasses major staple grains while excluding oilseeds, root crops, and forage plants. The measurement reflects the initial commercial transaction value when grain leaves the farm or cooperative storage facility, prior to milling, blending, or export handling. Subsidies and transport costs billed separately by third-party logistics are excluded from the reported price valuation.
Interpreting cereal price movements requires tracking global commodity exchange quotes, international supply balances, and domestic harvest outcomes. Seasonality is pronounced, with downward pressure typically emerging immediately after the summer harvest followed by gradual storage-cost-driven increases through the spring. Analysts should rely on annual comparisons rather than short-term monthly shifts to assess true pricing momentum, as monthly data often reflects temporary logistical bottlenecks rather than fundamental trends. Comparing this series with processed food categories reveals the transmission lag between raw grain markets and retail bread or pasta prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Which crops are grouped under the cereals category in this dataset?
- It includes all major grains such as wheat, barley, maize, oats, sorghum, and triticale cultivated for food, feed, or industrial use.
- How do storage costs affect cereal producer prices over the year?
- Prices often rise gradually in the months following a harvest to reflect the costs of storing, drying, and maintaining grain quality before sale.
- Does this index reflect international grain market prices?
- It tracks domestic farmgate transaction prices, which closely follow international benchmarks but are influenced by local transport logistics and regional supply conditions.