France retail price: new potatoes (1 kg)
France retail price: new potatoes (1 kg) stood at 3.1 EUR in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1998 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average retail prices of products | |||||||||||
| New potatoes (1 kg) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.96 | 3.56 | 3.74 | 2.83 | 2.81 | 2.81 | ||
| Bananas (1 kg) | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.1 | 2.12 | 2.07 | 2.04 | 2.1 | 2.03 | 2.1 |
Understanding france retail price: new potatoes (1 kg)
Calculated by averaging verified store register amounts across commercial outlets nationwide, this metric tracks the absolute monetary cost for exactly one kilogram of freshly harvested tubers sold during their specific seasonal availability windows. Unlike processed or preserved variants, the pricing reflects raw unprocessed agricultural produce collected directly from supermarket produce aisles and open-air markets, excluding transportation fees charged for home delivery but encompassing applicable value-added taxes at checkout. Sibling product series isolate distinct vegetable classifications, meaning this category remains strictly confined to early-harvest potato varieties rather than general mature storage tubers or specialized frozen potato derivatives found elsewhere in consumer price surveys.
Interpreting these monthly observations requires careful attention to sharp harvest-driven volatility, as supply inflows fluctuate significantly between domestic crop cycles and import substitution periods. Short-term period-on-period comparisons frequently mislead analysts due to abrupt supply shifts, making twelve-month overlapping intervals a far more reliable gauge of underlying cost trajectory. Revisions to early monthly estimates occur infrequently but happen when late-reporting regional outlets correct their submitted checkout records. Analysts must also avoid comparing this single-ingredient absolute cost directly against aggregated divisional price indices, as raw produce quotes react immediately to weather shocks that broader baskets tend to smooth out.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact weight and product state does this price series represent?
- The figures track the monetary cost for one kilogram of fresh new potatoes sold in standard retail outlets, excluding processed or frozen varieties.
- Why do monthly figures for this item experience extreme volatility?
- Harvest cycles, seasonal domestic supply shifts, and reliance on regional crop yields create sharp price fluctuations throughout the calendar year.
- Is it appropriate to compare this absolute euro price directly with the overall food inflation rate?
- No, absolute retail prices reflect single-item nominal costs, whereas inflation indices measure weighted percentage changes across an entire basket of goods.