France import raw material price index: beef meat (euros)
France import raw material price index: beef meat (euros) stood at 269.7 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 - 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 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Tropical sawn wood - In euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 99.3 | 99.6 | 98.5 | 98.3 | 97.6 | 98.1 | 97.7 | 98 | 97.2 | 96.5 |
Understanding france import raw material price index: beef meat (euros)
Quantifying the import price of bovine meat converted into euros, this series tracks the financial cost of internationally sourced beef products for domestic buyers. It aggregates global benchmark quotations for beef, capturing fluctuations driven by international supply conditions, feed grain prices, and trade agreements. Unlike its foreign-currency counterpart, this metric incorporates the combined effect of global market shifts and exchange rate fluctuations between the domestic currency and key exporting nations. It is strictly limited to beef meat and excludes broader livestock or general food categories.
Monthly figures can be volatile due to livestock biological cycles, feed cost shocks, and trade policy adjustments, making year-on-year comparisons more reliable for trend analysis. Early estimates are subject to routine revisions as complete trade and customs documentation becomes available. When comparing these import figures with retail meat prices, analysts must account for extensive processing, refrigeration, transport, and supermarket distribution margins.
Frequently asked questions
- What determines movements in this euro-denominated beef index?
- Both global beef market price shifts and changes in exchange rates drive movements in this series.
- Is this index suitable for tracking retail steak prices?
- It tracks international wholesale import prices, which differ significantly from final retail prices due to intervening processing and distribution costs.
- Are early monthly estimates subject to revision?
- Yes, preliminary figures are routinely updated as final customs declarations and trade data are processed.