France agricultural producer prices index: eggs
France agricultural producer prices index: eggs stood at 215.6 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 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) | |||||||||||
| Eggs | 215.6 | 210.1 | 217.3 | 237.1 | 256.9 | 258.3 | 256.5 | 253 | 256.5 | 252.6 | |
| Fruits and vegetables | 142.8 | 119.9 | 121.2 | 117.8 | 123.6 | 125 | 116.9 | 118.7 | 111.8 | 111.1 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: eggs
Producer gate values for avian table eggs sold by agricultural holdings are captured by this index, reflecting commercial output destined for human consumption. The measurement covers eggs produced by commercial poultry operations, separating these farmgate revenues from poultry meat or other livestock categories. Hatching eggs and processed egg products intended for industrial baking are generally treated under distinct methodological boundaries.
When reading the series, analysts must account for short production cycles that allow poultry producers to adjust supply rapidly in response to feed cost changes or consumer demand shifts. Preliminary figures undergo routine revisions as commercial packing station returns are fully compiled. Twelve-month comparisons help isolate structural supply adjustments from short-term seasonal price spikes driven by holiday baking or shifting flock ages.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the egg producer price index measure?
- It tracks farmgate prices for commercial table eggs sold from agricultural holdings for human consumption.
- Does this include poultry meat values?
- No, poultry meat is tracked under separate livestock slaughter classifications.
- Why can egg prices fluctuate quickly?
- Short poultry production cycles allow farmers to adjust output rapidly when feed costs or market demand changes.