UK agricultural output price index: clean cattle
UK agricultural output price index: clean cattle stood at 179.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output price index | |||||||||||
| Clean cattle | 179.6 | 175.68 | 176.92 | 184.07 | 191.63 | 192.5 | 192.39 | 195.52 | 197.16 | 192.44 | |
| Cauliflowers | 122.56 | 136.26 | 129.04 | 188.32 | 118.31 | 97.26 | 120.72 | 78.8 | 94.2 | 109.16 |
Understanding UK agricultural output price index: clean cattle
Slaughterhouse acquisition pricing for prime bovine livestock across the United Kingdom monitors the average financial returns realised by producers for finished cattle sent for meat processing. This series covers steers, heifers, and young bulls meeting specific carcase conformation and fat cover standards, distinguishing them from cull cows and breeding stock. Transactions captured reflect deadweight and liveweight sales at abattoirs and livestock auction marts, excluding dairy output and store cattle destined for further finishing.
Reading these figures correctly involves noting regular weekly and monthly marketing patterns influenced by forage availability and finishing cycles. Initial monthly estimates frequently undergo revision as late abattoir returns and abated carcase weights are reconciled. Analysts should apply twelve-month comparisons rather than consecutive monthly changes to identify structural shifts without seasonal interference. Researchers must avoid equating prime cattle returns with cull animal pricing, as breeding herd liquidation trends operate on entirely separate economic timelines.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of cattle are included in the clean cattle index?
- The series covers prime slaughter animals including steers, heifers, and young bulls, while excluding older breeding cows and bulls.
- Why are twelve-month comparisons recommended over month-on-month analysis?
- Annual comparisons remove the regular seasonal fluctuations in forage availability and finishing schedules that affect monthly supply volumes.
- Do early monthly figures change after publication?
- Yes, preliminary estimates are regularly revised as final abattoir slaughter returns and carcase grading data are processed.