France import price index: food products
France import price index: food products stood at 184.2 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 - Food products - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 184.2 | 182.8 | 174.3 | 175.8 | 173.6 | 173.4 | 168.9 | 176.3 | 184.9 | 188.7 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Beef meat - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 236.3 | 236.1 | 250 | 257.6 | 254.8 | 257.9 | 241.3 | 237.4 | 230.2 | 236.7 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Beef meat - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 269.7 | 273.7 | 287.2 | 292 | 287.8 | 295.3 | 270 | 267.6 | 260.3 | 271 |
Understanding france import price index: food products
Measuring the cost of imported edible agricultural commodities and food products in domestic currency terms, this index reflects the financial burden borne by domestic food processors and distributors. It aggregates international spot and futures quotations for foodstuffs, converted into euros to incorporate both global commodity price shifts and exchange rate dynamics. This metric differs from foreign-currency equivalents by embedding the real purchasing power of the domestic currency against trading partner currencies. It excludes non-edible raw materials, industrial metals, and energy products.
Seasonality heavily influences food commodity markets due to agricultural production cycles, making annual rate comparisons more informative than sequential monthly changes. Users should be aware that early monthly estimates undergo routine revisions as administrative and trade declarations are finalized. When juxtaposing this index with retail food prices, analysts must factor in substantial time lags and intermediate cost structures, including manufacturing, transport, and commercial margins.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this differ from the foreign currency food index?
- This version is converted into euros, incorporating exchange rate impacts alongside global commodity price changes.
- Does this index track retail grocery prices?
- No, it tracks international import prices of food commodities prior to processing, distribution, and retail markups.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal harvest cycles that cause regular monthly fluctuations in food markets.