France agricultural producer prices index: oats
France agricultural producer prices index: oats stood at 101.5 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) | |||||||||||
| Oats | 101.5 | 84.3 | 80.2 | 92.4 | 90.5 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85.9 | |
| Sorghum | 135.6 | 130 | 120.7 | 123.1 | 123.1 | 115.3 | 114.1 | 114.5 | 114.1 | 113.6 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: oats
This indicator tracks the producer price evolution for harvested oats, a traditional coarse grain utilized largely in animal feed and specialized human nutrition markets. It records transactions at the farm level, omitting processed oatmeal, rolled oats, and retail packaging expenses. The scope is restricted strictly to raw oat grain leaving the farm or primary cooperative storage, keeping it separate from sibling cereal measures like wheat and barley.
Evaluating oat prices requires noting that this crop occupies a smaller share of total agricultural acreage, which can occasionally lead to higher relative volatility during localized harvest shortfalls. Seasonal patterns mirror other summer-harvested grains, showing downward pressure during the gathering period and upward creep during storage months. Analysts should evaluate twelve-month changes to discern true market direction rather than reacting to short-term monthly volume shifts. Comparing oat pricing trends with maize or barley helps identify feed substitution patterns among livestock producers seeking cost-effective feed ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover processed oatmeal or consumer breakfast cereals?
- No, it measures only the raw oat grain sold by agricultural producers.
- How does market size affect the volatility of oat producer prices?
- Because oats represent a smaller volume of total grain production than wheat or maize, localized supply shifts can sometimes cause distinct price swings.
- What is the appropriate timeframe for assessing oat price trends?
- Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to bypass the heavy seasonal price drops that occur during the annual summer harvest.