UK farm input price index: compound feed for poultry
UK farm input price index: compound feed for poultry stood at 123.72 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 | |
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| Input price index | |||||||||||
| Compound feedingstuffs for poultry | 123.72 | 123.31 | 122.93 | 122.8 | 118.61 | 118.81 | 118.84 | 120.84 | 120.84 | 120.82 | |
| Compound feedingstuffs for sheep | 133.73 | 133.78 | 133.86 | 134.05 | 129.76 | 129.53 | 128.95 | 127.48 | 126.25 | 125.78 |
Understanding UK farm input price index: compound feed for poultry
This series tracks purchase prices paid by poultry enterprises across the United Kingdom for manufactured compound feedingstuffs, specialised protein concentrates, and complete rations. The scope covers formulated feeds destined for table birds and laying flocks, excluding raw grains and feeds intended for ruminant or porcine livestock. This specific focus enables analysts to monitor input cost pressures within the intensive poultry sector independently of other livestock categories.
Monthly movements reflect global protein meal markets, feed grain values, and specialist milling overheads, operating without heavy seasonal grazing interruptions due to indoor housing systems. Early estimates are routinely revised as feed manufacturer surveys and trade association returns are processed. When evaluating this index against other animal feed measures, researchers must recognise that poultry diets demand rigorous nutritional standards, highly digestible ingredients, and specific vitamin fortifications.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cover feed for laying hens as well as meat birds?
- Yes, complete compound feeds for both poultry meat enterprises and egg-producing flocks are included.
- How does poultry feed seasonality differ from cattle feed?
- Poultry production remains largely indoor and continuous, resulting in steadier year-round feed demand compared to grazing livestock.
- Why do early estimates get updated?
- Initial figures are revised as comprehensive trade returns and finalised feed mill pricing data become available.