France agricultural producer prices index: seeds and stock
France agricultural producer prices index: seeds and stock stood at 118.4 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 | |
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| Producer prices (IPPAP) | |||||||||||
| Seeds and planting stock | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | 118.4 | |
| Sugar beets | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 | 151.1 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: seeds and stock
Producer gate values for certified agricultural propagation materials, including specialized breeding grains, tubers, and live plant stock intended for replanting, are measured by this index. Excluded from this series are raw commodities sold directly for food processing, animal feed, or immediate human consumption. This indicator differs from output measures of harvested grain by reflecting the specialized genetic investment, quality certification costs, and stringent phytosanitary standards required for agricultural reproduction.
Reading this dataset requires aligning evaluations with pre-planting preparation seasons, which precede main harvest cycles by several months. Consecutive month comparisons are misleading due to the highly seasonal timing of seed distribution, making matching-period evaluations over twelve years necessary for trend accuracy. Structural breaks can occur when new proprietary plant varieties or biotechnology traits are integrated into the official index weighting basket.
Frequently asked questions
- Are grains sold for flour milling included in this seed and stock index?
- No, commodities destined for food processing or direct consumption are explicitly excluded.
- Why do price movements in propagation stock precede regular harvest prices?
- Inputs are purchased ahead of the growing season, reflecting expected future returns and seed certification costs.
- What factors cause structural breaks in this specific series?
- The introduction of new proprietary plant varieties and updated genetic traits can alter index weightings.