France agricultural producer prices index: sheep
France agricultural producer prices index: sheep stood at 137.2 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 Jan 1949 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) | |||||||||||
| Sheep | 137.2 | 140 | 152.2 | 157.8 | 157.2 | 155.5 | 146.6 | 148.8 | 146.6 | 138.6 | |
| Other livestock | 128.3 | 128.7 | 124.2 | 124.4 | 124.1 | 123.5 | 122.7 | 122.5 | 121.6 | 122.6 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: sheep
Ovine livestock returns realized directly at the agricultural holding level are aggregated within this specialized measure, focusing on sheep and lambs sold for meat production or breeding. The scope encompasses wool-bearing ruminants while excluding bovine species, pigs, and poultry. Transactions involving processed mutton or retail lamb cuts remain outside the calculation, as do secondary outputs like unwashed wool unless specifically integrated into primary livestock valuations.
Interpreting the series demands careful attention to pronounced seasonal marketing patterns linked to traditional grazing schedules and religious holiday demand peaks. Early estimates often undergo revision as complete slaughterhouse registers are compiled. Comparing annual intervals is recommended to assess true direction, because month-to-month figures frequently swing due to the highly seasonal availability of young lambs.
Frequently asked questions
- Which animals are covered by the sheep producer price index?
- The index measures farmgate prices for sheep and lambs sold for meat or breeding purposes.
- Does this measure include wool sales?
- Wool is generally excluded from this primary meat-focused livestock pricing metric.
- Why is seasonality particularly strong in this series?
- Lamb availability and traditional slaughter periods create sharp predictable peaks in the annual marketing cycle.