UK farm input price index: goods and services
UK farm input price index: goods and services stood at 135.63 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 | |||||||||||
| Goods and services consumed | 135.63 | 135.47 | 137.73 | 136.55 | 133.22 | 131.52 | 130.16 | 125.97 | 126.29 | 125.54 | |
| Animal feedingstuffs | 120.3 | 120.77 | 121.02 | 120.81 | 118.57 | 117.36 | 117.46 | 118.1 | 118.03 | 116.94 |
Understanding UK farm input price index: goods and services
Current operating expenditure on intermediate consumption—specifically goods and services consumed directly in agricultural production within the United Kingdom—is measured by this index. The series captures recurrent farm business costs such as seeds, crop protection products, maintenance services, and general overheads, separating them from long-term capital investments. It serves as a broad indicator of day-to-day operational inflation without capturing the broader capital asset adjustments found elsewhere.
Revisions to early estimates occur as supplier surveys are completed and verified. Monthly trends reflect seasonal purchasing patterns, such as spring seed and chemical buying waves. Analysts should evaluate this series alongside output indices to gauge short-term commercial viability for arable and livestock enterprises alike.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include long-term capital investments in machinery?
- No, it is restricted to goods and services consumed currently in the production process.
- What types of operational expenses dominate the weighting?
- Seeds, crop protection chemicals, veterinary services, and routine maintenance materials form the core.
- Why might consecutive monthly figures show seasonal jumps?
- Farming operations purchase key seasonal inputs like seeds and sprays in concentrated batches ahead of planting.