France cereal prices: milling wheat, Rouen port silo
France cereal prices: milling wheat, Rouen port silo stood at 249.79 EUR per tonne on Oct 11, 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 Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | 02-08-2026 | 26-07-2026 | |
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| Rouen, delivered to port silo | |||||||||||
| Milling wheat, Rouen | 249.79 | 236.86 | 244.36 | 238.56 | 230.93 | 231.33 | 216.23 | 220.03 | 227.8 | 234.3 | |
| Feed barley, Rouen | 228.79 | 218.06 | 222.86 | 218.93 | 215.33 | 198.43 | 203 | 209.5 |
Understanding france cereal prices: milling wheat, Rouen port silo
This measure reports the spot market price per tonne for milling wheat delivered directly to port silos in Rouen, capturing export-oriented grain valuations. It differs from inland national averages by incorporating immediate coastal logistics, export cleaning premiums, and deep-water loading readiness. The series excludes feed grades and non-milling varieties, focusing exclusively on breadmaking wheat positioned for international maritime shipment.
Readings reflect global export demand shifts, maritime freight rate fluctuations, and international tender results more rapidly than inland prices. Seasonal patterns are heavily influenced by vessel congestion schedules and northern European export campaign flows. Analysts should compare these coastal quotes against interior prices to evaluate basis spreads, avoiding direct period-on-period conclusions without considering exchange rate movements that affect foreign buyer purchasing power.
Frequently asked questions
- What costs are embedded in this port delivery price?
- The price includes inland transport to the terminal, elevator handling charges, and grain quality compliance suited for export vessels.
- Why is Rouen significant for grain price reporting?
- Rouen functions as a primary northern export gateway for domestic grain shipments heading to international destinations.
- Does this price reflect free-on-board vessel terms?
- It specifically measures grain delivered to the port silo infrastructure, which may differ slightly from final loaded vessel terms.