France imported raw material price index: seafood (euros)
France imported raw material price index: seafood (euros) stood at 131 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 - Seafood products - In Euros - Base 100 in 2010 | 131 | 129.3 | 127.8 | 127.4 | 131.5 | 130.5 | 127.4 | 126.3 | 131.3 | 128.7 | |
| International prices of imported raw materials - Aluminium, 99,7% purity - Buyer spot price, LME (London Metal Exchange) - Price in US dollars per tonne | 3,248.9 | 3,155 | 3,457.7 | 3,669.3 | 3,599.7 | 3,369.3 | 3,064.5 | 3,147.5 | 2,874.8 | 2,822.2 | |
| International prices of imported raw materials - Arabica coffee Contract C - 1st expiration nearby Futures - ICE (InterContinental Exchange) - Price in US cents per pound | 344.6 | 330 | 269 | 284.5 | 299.1 | 299.7 | 296.4 | 356.3 | 376.3 | 408 |
Understanding france imported raw material price index: seafood (euros)
Measuring the acquisition cost of imported seafood converted directly into domestic currency, this index aggregates international market valuations for finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks. The scope covers wild marine catches and farmed aquatic species traded globally, excluding domestic catches, freshwater harvest from local inland waters, and non-seafood animal proteins. This measure differs from its foreign-denominated counterpart by embedding prevailing bilateral exchange rates directly into the valuation, capturing the combined effect of global fishery price shifts and currency movements on domestic purchasers. Industrial raw materials, minerals, and agricultural grains remain excluded from this specific aquatic food basket.
Reading these monthly figures requires attention to the interplay between international supply dynamics and currency exchange fluctuations, both of which drive index movements independently. Early statistical estimates incorporate provisional customs entries and are routinely updated in subsequent publications as finalized shipment audits arrive. Analysts comparing this measure against domestic fish market prices should account for internal transport, cold-chain storage, wholesaling margins, and regulatory compliance costs that sit outside cross-border trade valuations. Twelve-month percentage comparisons offer a more reliable reading of medium-term cost trajectories by smoothing out recurring seasonal fishing closures and holiday demand spikes.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this series differ from the foreign currency seafood index?
- This version converts international seafood prices into domestic currency, whereas the sibling series keeps them in foreign denominations.
- Are processed fish products included in this raw material price measure?
- The index focuses primarily on unprocessed and lightly processed international seafood commodities rather than finished retail meals.
- What is the best way to evaluate month-to-month changes in this seafood index?
- Analysts prefer year-on-year comparisons to avoid distortions caused by seasonal fishing seasons and recurring holiday demand cycles.