France agricultural producer prices index: rape
France agricultural producer prices index: rape stood at 137.9 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 1975 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) | |||||||||||
| Rape | 137.9 | 137.5 | 132.4 | 134.1 | 131.5 | 130.3 | 125.5 | 120.1 | 119.2 | 123.8 | |
| Sunflower | 154.4 | 143.6 | 138.6 | 134.8 | 134.6 | 146.7 | 148 | 148.8 | 144.3 | 149.9 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: rape
Focusing on a prominent oilseed crop, this series tracks farmgate prices for harvested rape, commonly known as rapeseed or canola. It covers the raw seed as it leaves the farm or primary storage cooperative, omitting subsequent industrial crushing, oil refining, and meal production stages. Other oilseed crops like sunflower and soya are tracked in separate sibling rows.
Interpreting rapeseed price movements requires awareness of industrial demand from the biofuel sector alongside traditional edible oil markets. Seasonal price dips typically occur around the summer harvest period, followed by tightening supplies and higher valuations as storage progresses. Analysts should prioritize twelve-month comparisons to eliminate the distortion of these annual harvest cycles. Comparing rapeseed prices with other oilseeds provides insight into substitution trends among industrial crushing facilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary commercial drivers for rapeseed producer prices?
- Demand for edible vegetable oil and biodiesel feedstock heavily influences rapeseed market valuations.
- Does this index measure the price of refined canola oil?
- No, it records only the raw harvested seed sold by agricultural producers.
- How should analysts handle seasonal price drops in this series?
- Using year-on-year percentage changes prevents the annual summer harvest drop from being misinterpreted as a permanent trend.