France import raw material price index: beef meat
France import raw material price index: beef meat stood at 236.3 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 | |
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| 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 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Tropical sawn wood - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 87 | 85.9 | 85.7 | 86.7 | 86.4 | 85.7 | 87.3 | 86.9 | 86 | 84.3 |
Understanding france import raw material price index: beef meat
This specialized index captures international market price movements for globally traded bovine meat, denominated in foreign currencies. It reflects wholesale export and benchmark pricing for beef products across major global producing regions, excluding other livestock categories and agricultural crops. Measuring quotations in original transaction currencies prevents exchange rate volatility from masking fundamental shifts in global livestock supply, feed costs, and international trade policies. This series offers a targeted view compared to broad agricultural aggregates, isolating the specific dynamics of the bovine sector.
Interpreting monthly figures requires recognizing that livestock cycles span multiple years, making short-term monthly movements less indicative of structural trends than annual comparisons. Revisions to early figures can occur as final export volumes and delayed market transactions are integrated into the calculation. Analysts should exercise caution when comparing this wholesale import price with consumer meat prices, as slaughter, butchering, processing, and retail distribution introduce significant structural delays and cost wedges.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover meats other than beef?
- No, it focuses exclusively on bovine meat products and excludes poultry, pork, and other livestock.
- Why use foreign currencies for beef prices?
- It eliminates currency conversion noise to show exact international market pricing dynamics for beef.
- Do livestock markets exhibit seasonal patterns?
- Yes, breeding and feeding cycles create recurring patterns that influence monthly price levels.