France cereal prices: feed maize national average
France cereal prices: feed maize national average stood at 228.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National average prices | |||||||||||
| Feed maize | 228.5 | 224.25 | 218.1 | 226.63 | 206.73 | 211.38 | 217.23 | 215.05 | 214.3 | ||
| Breadmaking common wheat | 234.3 | 231.7 | 204.35 | 211.63 | 215.18 | 209.73 | 190.73 | 195.23 | 205.95 | 201.8 |
Understanding france cereal prices: feed maize national average
This data series follows the national average wholesale price per tonne for feed maize, serving as a primary cost gauge for the poultry and livestock feed sectors. It excludes food-grade corn varieties and specialist industrial starches, focusing strictly on wholesale transactions intended for animal consumption. The calculation pools regional merchant sales figures from major producing zones to establish a single representative domestic market level.
Interpreting these figures requires careful attention to global coarse grain supply dynamics and domestic summer harvest outcomes. Seasonal troughs typically align with peak harvesting periods, while price acceleration often occurs prior to new crop availability. Analysts should apply year-on-year comparisons to eliminate weather-driven seasonal anomalies, avoiding direct substitution comparisons with wheat unless relative nutritional values and processing ratios are fully accounted for.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover sweet corn or other varieties grown for human consumption?
- The figures cover only standard feed maize varieties traded in bulk for the animal nutrition industry.
- How do transport conditions influence this national average?
- Regional barge and rail freight availability directly impacts inland collection prices, creating localized variances within the national composite.
- Why is feed maize tracked separately from feed barley?
- Different agronomic requirements, yield cycles, and energy profiles mean maize and barley respond to distinct market supply and demand pressures.