France agricultural producer prices index: maize
France agricultural producer prices index: maize stood at 154 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 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) | |||||||||||
| Maize | 154 | 147.8 | 124.5 | 126.4 | 119.1 | 120.7 | 113.6 | 112.1 | 109.3 | 110.3 | |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits and fats | 142.4 | 138.5 | 133.4 | 133.3 | 131.4 | 134.6 | 131.6 | 128.5 | 126.7 | 131.6 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: maize
Capturing the farmgate prices of a major warm-season grain, this indicator reflects market valuations for harvested maize. It covers grain maize utilized in livestock feed, human food products, and industrial starch or ethanol production, while excluding green maize harvested for forage. The measurement records the raw crop value at the first point of sale, omitting post-harvest drying services, storage fees, and secondary industrial processing. Sibling cereal rows cover alternative grain types independently.
Evaluation of maize prices must incorporate autumn harvest timing, which creates distinct seasonal troughs that differ from the early summer harvest cycle of wheat and barley. Weather conditions during the late-summer growing phase heavily influence price volatility. Analysts should examine twelve-month percentage changes to evaluate true inflation trends, avoiding misleading monthly comparisons that distort harvest-season price drops. Comparing this series with other feed grains reveals cost pressures facing livestock producers.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this maize index include corn used for green animal forage?
- No, it strictly tracks grain maize harvested for maturity, leaving forage and silage crops out of the calculation.
- How does the harvest season for maize differ from wheat?
- Maize is harvested in the autumn, creating seasonal price troughs later in the year compared to summer-harvested grains.
- Are industrial processing costs included in maize producer prices?
- No, the series measures only the raw grain sold by the agricultural producer.