France cereal prices: breadmaking common wheat national avg
France cereal prices: breadmaking common wheat national avg stood at 234.3 EUR per tonne on Jul 26, 2026, according to European Commission, Agri-food Data Portal – market prices reported by France. It is one of the indicators in the Weekly agricultural prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Nov 22, 2015 to Jul 26, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 26-07-2026 | 19-07-2026 | 12-07-2026 | 05-07-2026 | 28-06-2026 | 21-06-2026 | 14-06-2026 | 07-06-2026 | 31-05-2026 | 24-05-2026 | |
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| National average prices | |||||||||||
| Breadmaking common wheat | 234.3 | 231.7 | 204.35 | 211.63 | 215.18 | 209.73 | 190.73 | 195.23 | 205.95 | 201.8 | |
| Durum wheat | 267.5 | 260 | 265.23 | 260.23 | 255.73 | 262.73 | 260.23 | 244.3 | 247.8 |
Understanding france cereal prices: breadmaking common wheat national avg
This series measures the national average wholesale spot price per tonne for breadmaking common wheat traded across French internal merchant networks. It isolates grain meeting specific milling and protein thresholds required for panification, excluding lower-grade feed wheat destined for animal consumption or durum varieties used in pasta production. Unlike regionally specific port or silo quotations, this benchmark aggregates diverse domestic collection points to reflect broad countrywide commercial values for standard baking grain.
Interpreting this measure requires accounting for post-harvest supply shifts and storage cost accumulations that typically drive predictable seasonal pricing patterns. Early periodic estimates may undergo technical revisions when late-reporting collection points transmit transaction logs. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons over consecutive period evaluations to filter out cyclical harvest gluts. Cross-checking against international futures exchanges helps reveal whether local cash divergences stem from domestic milling demand pressures or broader macroeconomic currency fluctuations.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact quality specifications must the wheat meet to qualify for this pricing series?
- The grain must satisfy standard industrial baking criteria, including specific protein content and moisture limits set for commercial bread production.
- Why does this national average differ from port-specific grain quotations?
- National averages blend inland collection and merchant prices, whereas port quotes incorporate specific transport premiums and export logistics costs.
- Are transport costs included in this wholesale measure?
- Prices typically reflect delivered terms appropriate for primary merchant transactions within domestic supply chains, excluding final retail distribution costs.