UK agricultural input price index: buildings
UK agricultural input price index: buildings stood at 145.06 in Jul 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input price index | |||||||||||
| Buildings | 145.06 | 145.06 | 145.06 | 144.48 | 143.95 | 142.21 | 141.66 | 140.99 | 141.24 | 141.36 | |
| Maintenance of buildings | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 140.07 | 139.54 | 139.63 | 139 | 139.45 |
Understanding UK agricultural input price index: buildings
This index tracks the capital costs incurred by agricultural enterprises across the United Kingdom for the construction, erection, and major structural extension of farm buildings. The scope encompasses specialised agricultural structures such as grain stores, livestock housing, silage pits, and general-purpose sheds, excluding residential farmhouses and minor repair works. It differs from maintenance indices by capturing capital investment and new structural additions rather than ongoing upkeep.
Monthly movements reflect changes in raw material costs like structural steel and concrete, alongside specialised agricultural construction labour rates. Early estimates are subject to revision as contractor returns and structural completion data are processed by statisticians. Analysts comparing this series with general commercial construction inflation should note that agricultural buildings require specific engineering designs, heavy-duty corrosion resistance, and compliance with specialised rural planning regulations.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cover routine building maintenance?
- No, ongoing repairs and maintenance are tracked in a separate sibling index.
- What types of structures are included?
- Grain stores, livestock housing, machinery sheds, and silage clamps built for agricultural use are included.
- Why are early figures revised?
- Initial estimates are updated as detailed contractor reports and building material cost returns are finalised.