UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of materials
UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of materials stood at 142.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input price index | |||||||||||
| Maintenance of materials | 142.6 | 141.71 | 141.65 | 140.76 | 139.69 | 137.61 | 136.87 | 136.35 | 135.69 | 134.85 | |
| Materials | 128.15 | 128.22 | 128.26 | 127.76 | 127.55 | 127.4 | 127.73 | 127.7 | 127.72 | 127.72 |
Understanding UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of materials
Expenditure outlays borne by farm businesses throughout the United Kingdom for materials used in the upkeep and repair of agricultural assets are captured by this index. The metric tracks purchase prices for building repair supplies, fencing timber, plumbing components, and general hardware required for routine property maintenance, excluding major structural investments and contract labour costs. It differs from machinery maintenance measures by focusing entirely on fixed infrastructure and buildings.
Interpretation of the figures must account for the steady, non-seasonal nature of general maintenance work, which can occur throughout the year depending on farm cash flow and weather interruptions. Early estimates are routinely updated as hardware merchants and builders' merchants provide corrected sales returns. Researchers should analyse twelve-month rolling trends to discern underlying inflation from temporary promotional discounts or localised material shortages affecting timber and metal supplies.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover the cost of labour hired to carry out farm repairs?
- No, labour costs are excluded; the series measures strictly the purchase price of physical repair materials.
- Are machinery spare parts included in maintenance of materials?
- Machinery upkeep has its own dedicated category, whereas this series focuses on property, buildings, and general infrastructure.
- How volatile is this material maintenance index compared to crop inputs?
- It typically displays smoother, more gradual price movements than highly volatile commodity-driven agricultural inputs.