France import raw material price index: tropical sawn wood
France import raw material price index: tropical sawn wood stood at 87 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 - 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 | |
| International price indices of imported raw materials - Natural rubber - In foreign currencies - Base 100 in 2010 | 67.1 | 63.9 | 66.4 | 65.9 | 61.1 | 58.1 | 57.3 | 54.5 | 51.7 | 50.9 |
Understanding france import raw material price index: tropical sawn wood
International market valuations for imported tropical hardwood lumber are represented in foreign currencies within this specific gauge. Sawn timber derived from exotic broadleaved species originating in tropical forest regions forms the entire scope, omitting temperate softwood varieties and finished wooden articles. Freight charges and insurance costs included in international trade contracts influence the valuation alongside raw timber supply constraints.
Evaluating this series demands careful separation of foreign currency valuation effects from physical timber market dynamics, since transactions occur in global currencies. Sawn wood markets exhibit cyclical supply adjustments linked to weather-related logging interruptions, rendering annual comparisons more informative than sequential monthly readings. Analysts must verify whether historical base adjustments affect long-term structural comparisons across distant decades.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include temperate softwood lumber imports?
- No, it exclusively measures sawn timber sourced from tropical hardwood tree species.
- Why are figures calculated in foreign currencies?
- International tropical timber contracts are predominantly settled in foreign currencies, which reflects global market pricing realities.
- How does weather impact tropical sawn wood price patterns?
- Seasonal monsoons and dry spells affect logging access in tropical forestry regions, creating recurring supply fluctuations.