France agricultural producer prices index: cucumbers
France agricultural producer prices index: cucumbers stood at 155.1 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 Mar 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 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices (IPPAP) | |||||||||||
| Cucumbers | 155.1 | 174.1 | 138.1 | 120.9 | 112 | 137.2 | 183.6 | 96.3 | 96.8 | 118 | |
| Courgettes | 112.4 | 93.5 | 102.9 | 134.9 | 114 | 135.8 | 123.1 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: cucumbers
Fruiting vegetable yields cultivated in specialized agricultural holdings and greenhouses are monitored through this price index. The dataset records primary producer gate valuations, omitting transport, wholesale handling, and retail profit margins. Unlike open-field root crops or perennial orchard fruits, commercial production of this trailing vine crop relies heavily on protected greenhouse structures and intensive labor inputs. Sibling rows separate alternative fruiting and leafy vegetables to isolate individual market dynamics.
Monthly index patterns reflect the interplay between heated indoor cultivation and seasonal outdoor harvest windows. Early statistical releases rely on rapid sample surveys and are subject to routine revisions as final cooperative settlement data are processed. Analyzing annual percentage changes between identical calendar months prevents seasonal production gaps from distorting the trend. Users should avoid comparing this farmgate index directly with retail supermarket prices, which incorporate extensive sorting, packaging, and logistics markups.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index measure field-grown or greenhouse cucumbers?
- The series encompasses cucumber production from both open-field and protected greenhouse agricultural holdings.
- What drives the monthly volatility observed in this series?
- Shifts between greenhouse heating requirements and seasonal outdoor harvest peaks generate distinct monthly price swings.
- Are preliminary figures updated over time?
- Yes, initial provisional estimates undergo routine revision as complete sales records from producers are finalized.