France agricultural producer prices index: soft wheat
France agricultural producer prices index: soft wheat stood at 123 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) | |||||||||||
| Soft wheat | 123 | 117.8 | 108.6 | 109.2 | 98.7 | 101.4 | 98.9 | 98.4 | 97.8 | 99.1 | |
| Durum wheat | 100.6 | 98.7 | 96 | 92.6 | 90.7 | 88.9 | 89.2 | 89.6 | 89.7 | 93.6 |
Understanding france agricultural producer prices index: soft wheat
This indicator tracks the producer price movements of the most widely cultivated milling and feed wheat variety. It records farmgate transactions for unprocessed soft wheat grain immediately after harvest or upon release from agricultural cooperatives. Premium grades utilized for breadmaking and standard grades destined for animal feed are both incorporated within the weighting structure, while durum wheat is measured separately in its own specific index. Transport subsidies and storage premiums paid after the initial sale are excluded from the recorded valuation.
Market participants evaluating this series should monitor international export demand, global inventory levels, and domestic milling requirements. Seasonality follows a strict pattern, with prices typically reaching a low point during the summer harvest before recovering as holding and storage costs accumulate. Period-on-period comparisons between adjacent months can mislead analysts due to this predictable harvest cycle, making twelve-month percentage changes the standard for assessing inflation or deflation. When benchmarking against related measures, contrast this soft wheat index with the broader cereal index to see how the dominant grain influences overall grain price trends.
Frequently asked questions
- Is durum wheat included in this soft wheat producer price index?
- No, durum wheat is tracked in a separate, dedicated series because of its distinct end-uses in pasta production and different market dynamics.
- What influences the seasonal pattern of soft wheat prices?
- A surge in supply during the summer harvest depresses prices temporarily, followed by a gradual increase as grain is stored and maintained through the year.
- Does this index capture the price of flour sold to bakeries?
- No, it measures only the raw grain sold by farmers, excluding the milling process and commercial flour distribution.