France IPAMPA index: other tools and equipment
France IPAMPA index: other tools and equipment stood at 126.8 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input prices (IPAMPA) | |||||||||||
| Other products (packages, containers, tools and small equipemnets) | 126.8 | 125.7 | 125.8 | 124 | 125.2 | 123.9 | 123.1 | 124.7 | 121.8 | 123.3 | |
| Maintenance and repair | 129.2 | 128.9 | 128.5 | 128.3 | 128.7 | 128.6 | 128.2 | 127.8 | 127.4 | 127.3 |
Understanding france IPAMPA index: other tools and equipment
Monitoring transaction costs for miscellaneous operational accessories including shipping packages, harvest containers, minor hand tools, and small maintenance equipment, this series captures auxiliary farm expenses. It incorporates returnable crates, cardboard boxes, harvesting baskets, and non-durable workshop tools, while excluding heavy machinery, bulk fuel, and primary raw materials. This broad residual classification reflects ancillary operational expenses that support day-to-day farm logistics and harvest handling without falling into specialized chemical or structural categories.
Monthly values fluctuate in alignment with harvest intensity and packaging demand, peaking during active crop collection and marketing windows. Initial releases are subject to administrative revisions as commercial distributors submit finalized sales records. Analysts reviewing this series should evaluate annual growth rates to neutralize harvest-driven seasonal packaging surges. A primary pitfall in interpreting these figures is treating the index as a measure of general equipment inflation, because the basket contains a diverse mix of paper, plastic, wood, and metal items driven by distinct industrial packaging markets.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of goods are grouped under other tools and packages?
- The measure tracks harvest containers, shipping packaging, small hand tools, and auxiliary non-durable farm equipment.
- Does this index include heavy tractors and major machinery?
- No, heavy machinery and durable capital goods are tracked in separate capital expenditure series.
- How does harvest timing affect monthly index readings?
- Packaging and container purchases surge dynamically during peak crop harvesting and marketing periods.