France import price index: agri. raw materials (foreign)
France import price index: agri. raw materials (foreign) stood at 109.2 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Raw material prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Raw material prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Agricultural raw materials - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 109.2 | 111.1 | 111.1 | 111.6 | 110.9 | 111.1 | 111.5 | 111.5 | 107.7 | 105 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Agricultural raw materials - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 124.5 | 128.3 | 127.2 | 126.1 | 124.6 | 126.1 | 123.6 | 124.2 | 119.2 | 117.7 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Food products - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 178.7 | 175.6 | 168.3 | 171.1 | 169.6 | 168.1 | 167 | 174.3 | 182.7 | 184.6 |
Understanding france import price index: agri. raw materials (foreign)
This indicator tracks international market price movements for non-edible agricultural inputs entering industrial processes, expressed strictly in foreign currencies. It covers items such as fibers, natural polymers, and oilseeds destined for manufacturing rather than direct human consumption. By capturing values denominated in the original transaction currencies, this series isolates underlying global commodity price shifts from currency conversion effects. It stands apart from corresponding euro-denominated metrics by stripping away exchange rate volatility between the domestic currency and foreign trading partners, offering a pure view of global supply and demand pressures.
Interpreting this monthly index requires accounting for potential revisions in early trade estimates as more customs declarations and spot market transactions are processed. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons over month-on-month changes to bypass seasonal crop cycles, harvest windows, and short-term weather disruptions that routinely create erratic monthly swings. Comparing this series directly with domestic producer price gauges can reveal margin pressures, though differences in delivery terms and transport costs must be considered when evaluating the transmission of international costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact items are included in agricultural raw materials?
- The basket includes non-food biological inputs like natural fibers and industrial oils, excluding finished food products.
- Why use foreign currencies instead of euros?
- Denominating prices in foreign currencies removes exchange rate fluctuations to reveal pure international commodity market trends.
- How frequently are these price indices updated?
- The figures are calculated and published on a monthly basis following international trade and spot market data collection.