France construction index EV1: plant-covering
France construction index EV1: plant-covering stood at 137 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction cost indices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction cost indices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various indices for construction - EV1 - Plant-covering - Base 2010 | 137 | 136 | 135.6 | 136.3 | 137.7 | 136.8 | 135.1 | 143.4 | 142.6 | 143.1 | |
| Various indices for construction - EV2 - Application of phytosanitary products - Base 2010 | 124.9 | 124.2 | 123.3 | 124.6 | 124.9 | 124.1 | 122.9 | 121.7 | 121 | 121.6 | |
| Various indices for construction - EV3 - Creation of greens - Base 2010 | 136.2 | 135.6 | 134.9 | 135.2 | 135.6 | 134.9 | 134.3 | 134.7 | 133.5 | 133.8 |
Understanding france construction index EV1: plant-covering
Plant-covering material cost variations for landscaping and green space projects are measured by this series, tracking the wholesale pricing of turf, sod, ground-covering vegetation, and specialized planting materials. This indicator isolates the biological and horticultural materials used in environmental landscaping from hardscaping construction elements and civil engineering infrastructure. It excludes chemical fertilizers, pest control treatments, hardscape paving stones, and long-term garden maintenance labor.
Interpreting this index requires careful attention to seasonal growing cycles and agricultural supply factors that introduce strong intra-year volatility. Early estimates are subject to revision as nurseries and horticultural suppliers update pricing schedules based on crop yields and seasonal availability. Analysts comparing this series with general construction measures must recognize that plant-covering costs follow agricultural and horticultural market dynamics rather than industrial commodity cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific biological materials are tracked by this plant-covering index?
- Wholesale turf, sod, ground-covering vegetation, and live horticultural planting materials.
- Does this series include hardscape paving stones or civil engineering structures?
- No, hardscaping elements and structural civil works are excluded from this horticultural supply measure.
- Why does this index exhibit distinct seasonal volatility?
- Horticultural supply pricing is heavily tied to biological growing cycles, agricultural yields, and seasonal harvesting.