Decision Maker Panel: UK own output prices realised growth
Decision Maker Panel: UK own output prices realised growth stood at 3.92% in Sep 2026, according to Bank of England — Decision Maker Panel survey. It is one of the indicators in the Bank of England business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Bank of England business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median firm, realised growth | |||||||||||
| Own output prices | 3.92 | 3.01 | 3.07 | 3.56 | 3.08 | 4 | 3.11 | 3.12 | 3.46 | 3.58 | |
| Employment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Understanding decision Maker Panel: UK own output prices realised growth
Commercial survey panellists across the United Kingdom report realised percentage changes in the prices charged for their own primary goods and services over the preceding period. This metric captures actual historical price adjustments implemented by median private sector enterprises across the economy. Excluded from the calculation are wholesale intermediary markups and consumer retail margins applied after goods leave the producing firm. This series differs from expected price measures by recording retrospective outcomes rather than future pricing intentions.
When analysing this retrospective indicator, users should account for seasonal pricing adjustments that traditionally occur at specific intervals during the calendar year. Period-on-period comparisons provide an honest assessment of short-term pricing momentum, provided analysts filter out normal operating rhythms. Revisions to early estimates are generally minor, ensuring that historical comparisons remain robust over time. Analysts comparing these realised outcomes with official inflation metrics must remember that survey data reflects the experience of a median firm rather than an expenditure-weighted aggregate.
Frequently asked questions
- What prices are measured in this realised growth series?
- The indicator tracks the actual historical price changes implemented by surveyed firms for their own products.
- How do realised prices differ from expected price metrics?
- Realised prices record historical adjustments that have already occurred, whereas expected prices project future intentions.
- Does this series include retail markups applied by third parties?
- No, third-party retail and wholesale margins are excluded, focusing strictly on the producer's own pricing.