France agricultural producer prices index: grapes
France agricultural producer prices index: grapes stood at 112.2 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 Aug 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) | |||||||||||
| Grapes | 112.2 | 144.3 | 109.7 | ||||||||
| Fresh vegetables | 140.5 | 123.8 | 127.7 | 116.7 | 130.3 | 128.3 | 117.8 | 120.4 | 108.7 | 108.1 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: grapes
Vineyard harvests designated for wine production and table consumption are aggregated within this agricultural producer price measure. The series captures farmgate receipts for raw grapes before vinification, industrial fermentation, or wholesale packaging occur. Unlike annual field vegetables or orchard fruits, viticultural pricing reflects both fresh table market demand and contractual arrangements tied to regional wine appellations. Sibling horticultural and arboricultural series isolate different botanical families and distinct agricultural end-uses.
Monthly readings display distinct cyclical patterns driven by the autumn harvest period followed by extended dormant intervals. Preliminary index releases frequently incorporate provisional cooperative estimates that face later revision upon completion of official vinification declarations. Assessing annual trajectories requires matching corresponding months rather than consecutive periods to prevent seasonal pricing gaps from distorting the analysis. Comparing this index directly with bottled wine retail prices is discouraged due to the extensive value-added processing and aging costs separating the two stages.
Frequently asked questions
- Are bottled wine prices reflected in this raw grape index?
- No, the index measures only raw grape values at the agricultural holding before vinification or bottling occurs.
- Why do grape prices show extended flat periods during certain months?
- Commercial activity pauses completely outside the autumn harvest window, resulting in dormant index phases.
- How do contractual wine agreements influence these figures?
- Many grape transactions follow pre-arranged regional contracts that stabilize farmgate returns compared to spot-market produce.