France wholesale prices expected: agricultural raw materials
France wholesale prices expected: agricultural raw materials stood at 17.5 Balance of opinion (%) in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the INSEE business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 1979 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the INSEE business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 07-2026 | 05-2026 | 03-2026 | 01-2026 | 11-2025 | 09-2025 | 07-2025 | 05-2025 | 03-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural raw materials and live animals | |||||||||||
| Expected trend of prices in the next three or four months | 17.5 | -3.5 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 0.5 | -6.9 | -2.1 | -4.3 | -5.5 | 12.6 | |
| Expected trend of prices prevailing abroad during the next three or four months | 9 | -2.8 | -2.1 | -7.4 | 5 | -7.7 | -4.6 | -8.2 | -28.9 | 18 |
Understanding france wholesale prices expected: agricultural raw materials
Merchants dealing in unmanufactured biological commodities formulate forward-looking projections regarding the pricing trajectory they intend to apply to commercial transactions in upcoming operational cycles. This metric captures anticipated pricing power by asking wholesale operators whether their selling prices are expected to increase, decrease, or remain stable. By focusing on planned commercial pricing within this specific input sector, the series signals prospective inflation trends originating in intermediate distribution networks.
Reading these expected selling price balances requires understanding that projected pricing intentions can be thwarted by weakening demand or aggressive competitor discounting before execution. Analysts should cross-reference these expectations with actual sales and inventory levels to determine whether market conditions support intended price adjustments. Directional shifts in the net balance provide reliable early warnings of commercial pricing momentum.
Frequently asked questions
- What pricing category do these expected wholesale trends address?
- Respondents project selling prices they intend to charge their commercial customers.
- What forward-looking horizon defines this pricing expectation metric?
- Traders forecast price trajectories expected over the next three to four months.
- How do these expected selling prices differ from past price measures?
- Expected series project future pricing intentions, whereas past series record already executed price adjustments.