France construction index FG: provision of grains
France construction index FG: provision of grains stood at 122.6 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 - FG - Provision of grains - Base 2010 | 122.6 | 122.6 | 122.6 | 122.6 | 125.6 | 125.6 | 125.6 | 151 | 151 | 151 | |
| Various indices for construction - FV - Provision of plants - Base 2010 | 126.5 | 126.7 | 126 | 125.9 | 126.1 | 125.3 | 125.1 | 124.9 | 124.8 | 123.8 | |
| Index for updating material assets in construction (IM) - Base 2010 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.42 | 1.37 |
Understanding france construction index FG: provision of grains
Provision of grains and specialized granular materials for construction and landscaping applications is measured by this indicator, capturing the wholesale supply pricing of specialized sands, gravel aggregates, and granular infill products. This series isolates granular material procurement from heavy earthmoving labor, asphalt production, and concrete manufacturing processes. It excludes larger quarried stones, structural precast elements, and organic landscaping materials.
When evaluating this index, analysts should examine year-on-year trends to filter out seasonal quarrying pauses and weather-related transport bottlenecks. Early estimates are subject to statistical revision as aggregate suppliers update quarry gate prices and transport surcharges. Observers comparing this series with broader construction indices should note that granular provision costs reflect regional quarrying economics, pit depletion rates, and local haulage distances rather than general industrial manufacturing trends.
Frequently asked questions
- What materials are specifically covered by this provision of grains index?
- Specialized sands, gravel aggregates, and granular infill products used in construction and landscaping.
- Does this series include asphalt production or concrete mixing costs?
- No, finished asphalt and concrete are tracked under separate composite indices, while this series covers raw granular materials.
- Why is year-on-year comparison ideal for this granular supply measure?
- It smooths out seasonal quarry shutdowns and weather-induced transport delays that impact monthly aggregate deliveries.