France farm producer prices index: veg for processing
France farm producer prices index: veg for processing stood at 159.6 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices (IPPAP) | |||||||||||
| Fruits and vegetables for processing | 159.6 | 111 | 140.6 | 108.9 | 106.3 | 105 | 109.6 | 108.4 | 113.2 | 113.5 | |
| Apples for processing | 84 | 111 | 140.6 | 108.9 | 106.3 | 105 | 109.6 | 108.4 | 113.2 | 113.5 |
Understanding france farm producer prices index: veg for processing
Agricultural raw materials specifically contracted for industrial transformation, canning, freezing, or puréeing are quantified within this producer price series. The index tracks farm gate values for crops destined for secondary manufacturing rather than immediate fresh market consumption. Excluded from this scope are fresh-market produce items sold directly to grocery wholesalers or open-air markets. Prices reflect negotiated supply contracts between agricultural producers and food processing enterprises rather than daily spot market auctions.
Interpreting these monthly figures involves recognizing that contract pricing often decouples short-term farm gate returns from immediate weather shocks or spot market volatility. Annual comparisons are most useful for understanding multi-year supply agreement adjustments, while monthly data may remain flat during active processing seasons. Revisions to early estimates happen as industrial processors reconcile final intake volumes and quality grades with growers. Analysts must avoid comparing processing prices directly with fresh market indices, as processing contracts operate on entirely different pricing structures and delivery timelines.
Frequently asked questions
- How do these prices differ from fresh market produce values?
- They reflect industrial supply contracts for manufacturing rather than daily spot market auctions for fresh consumption.
- Why might monthly index values remain stable for extended periods?
- Long-term supply agreements between growers and food processors often fix prices over multi-month processing campaigns.
- Do processing companies report final intake figures later?
- Yes, early estimates are routinely revised once industrial processors finalize their annual intake and quality tallies.