France farm input: seeds and planting stock
France farm input: seeds and planting stock stood at 2,399.66 EUR million in 2025, according to Eurostat – crop production in EU standard humidity (apro_cpsh1), French agricultural statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1973 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate consumption (goods and services consumed in agriculture) | 56,423.07 | 57,251.56 | 60,117.03 | 56,918.58 | 49,492.06 | 46,009.08 | 46,132.31 | 44,563.76 | 43,329.05 | 44,201.57 | |
| Seeds and planting stock | 2,399.66 | 2,359.82 | 2,232 | 2,166.69 | 2,079.47 | 2,268.98 | 2,283.35 | 2,187.57 | 2,164.36 | 2,175.29 | |
| Energy and lubricants | 5,175.37 | 5,490.88 | 5,637.61 | 5,816.76 | 4,350.04 | 3,676.01 | 4,121.79 | 4,131.31 | 3,688.18 | 3,464.69 |
Understanding france farm input: seeds and planting stock
Valuing the total expenditure incurred by agricultural holdings on purchased seeds, bulbs, tubers, and planting stock used in crop production, this indicator measures a foundational input cost. The calculation covers certified seeds, commercial planting materials, and imported propagation stock, while excluding seeds retained and reused on the same farm from previous harvests. Unlike chemical inputs or energy, this series reflects planting intentions, crop rotation choices, and shifts toward hybrid or specialized varieties. It operates as an early-stage cost category that precedes harvest outcomes by several months or seasons.
Interpreting annual movements involves examining seed price inflation, adoption rates of patented seed technologies, and shifts in cultivated acreage across major crops. Early estimates depend on supplier trade data and sowing intentions surveys, making them susceptible to revision when actual planting reports are compiled. When comparing this metric with crop output value, analysts note that seed costs represent a fixed baseline investment regardless of eventual weather-driven harvest yields.
Frequently asked questions
- Are seeds saved and replanted by farmers included in this expenditure total?
- No, farm-retained seeds are treated as internal transactions and are excluded from purchased intermediate consumption.
- Does this series cover planting stock for orchards and vineyards?
- Yes, certified planting stock, rootstocks, and young plants intended for permanent crops are included.
- How do shifts in crop planting intentions affect this measure?
- Switching acreage toward crops requiring expensive hybrid seeds raises total expenditure independently of overall planted area.