France agricultural producer prices index: flax
France agricultural producer prices index: flax stood at 229.1 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 Jan 1980 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) | |||||||||||
| Flax | 229.1 | 232.2 | 232.2 | 232.2 | 229.9 | 228.7 | 221.7 | 217.4 | 215.1 | 217 | |
| Animals and animal products | 145.3 | 144.7 | 145.9 | 147.5 | 151.1 | 152.5 | 153.1 | 153.7 | 155.4 | 155.9 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: flax
Producer prices for harvested textile fibers and associated oil-yielding byproducts derived from a specialized industrial stem crop are monitored by this unique indicator. This series excludes conventional food crops, oilseeds, and fiber plants grown for alternative textile uses, maintaining a dedicated focus on this specific industrial agricultural output. Compared with standard food commodity measures, this index reflects specialized manufacturing demand, industrial processing capacity, and international textile market conditions.
Reading this dataset requires understanding the dual-purpose nature of the harvest, yielding both long fibers for spinning and seeds for oil extraction. Seasonal processing schedules and long industrial storage capabilities can decouple monthly index movements from immediate agricultural harvest dates, making twelve-month comparisons preferable. Users should verify whether index weightings account for changes in industrial processing standards or shifts in international fiber trade pacts.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary industrial outputs are captured in this agricultural series?
- The index tracks raw textile fibers and associated seeds harvested from this specific stem crop.
- Why do these prices often diverge from standard food crop trends?
- Demand is driven by industrial textile and processing sectors rather than human nutrition or livestock feed markets.
- How does processing timing affect the interpretation of monthly figures?
- Industrial extraction and storage phases introduce administrative lags that make annual comparisons more reliable.