France agricultural producer prices index: durum wheat
France agricultural producer prices index: durum wheat stood at 100.6 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) | |||||||||||
| Durum wheat | 100.6 | 98.7 | 96 | 92.6 | 90.7 | 88.9 | 89.2 | 89.6 | 89.7 | 93.6 | |
| Oats | 101.5 | 84.3 | 80.2 | 92.4 | 90.5 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85.9 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: durum wheat
Measuring the farmgate prices of hard wheat specialized primarily in semolina and pasta production, this series captures a distinct segment of the grain market. It excludes soft wheat varieties, focusing exclusively on the specific agricultural output required by the pasta manufacturing industry. The reported figures reflect the initial transaction value at the farm level or primary collection point, omitting downstream industrial processing, milling, and transport costs beyond the initial point of sale. Sibling cereal series cover other grain varieties independently.
Reading this index requires recognizing the specialized geographic and climatic conditions necessary for cultivation, which can cause supply volatility independent of other cereal grains. Weather anomalies affecting specific growing regions can trigger sharp price movements that do not mirror soft wheat trends. Analysts should apply year-on-year comparisons to smooth out harvest seasonality and avoid false conclusions driven by monthly storage cost adjustments. Comparing this series with the general cereals index illustrates how specialized hard grain markets diverge from the broader grain complex.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary end-use driving durum wheat prices?
- Durum wheat is hard wheat used principally for producing semolina and pasta products rather than ordinary bread flour.
- Why is durum wheat tracked separately from soft wheat?
- It has distinct agricultural growing requirements, different protein characteristics, and specialized industrial end-uses that create unique price trends.
- Are milling and packaging costs included in this index?
- No, the measure stops at the farmgate or primary collection point, excluding all industrial processing stages.