UK agricultural output price index: other crop products
UK agricultural output price index: other crop products stood at 100 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 | |||||||||||
| Other crop products | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Clean pigs | 111.29 | 110.64 | 111.36 | 112.53 | 114.09 | 116.51 | 119.4 | 122.93 | 124.75 | 126.87 |
Understanding UK agricultural output price index: other crop products
This index aggregates average farmgate prices for miscellaneous crop products grown across the United Kingdom that do not fit into major dedicated cereal, root, or horticultural classifications. It captures specialised niche crops, seeds, and minor botanical outputs, excluding primary staples like wheat, barley, potatoes, and major fruits. Unlike broad commodity indices, this measure reflects diverse, smaller-scale agricultural sectors where localised contracts and specialised end-uses dictate pricing dynamics.
Interpreting the data requires caution because the heterogeneous basket of minor crops can experience idiosyncratic price movements driven by small market volumes rather than macroeconomic shifts. Preliminary estimates are regularly revised as late-reporting specialty producers and merchant handlers submit transaction records. Analysts should examine long-term annual trends rather than monthly figures, which can be erratic due to intermittent trading windows. Comparing this index with major cereal or livestock measures provides little analytical utility given the distinct composition of the underlying items.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of agricultural items are grouped in this residual category?
- Specialised niche crops, minor seeds, and botanical products not captured by major cereal, fruit, or vegetable indices are included.
- Why can monthly figures for this series appear erratic?
- Low trading volumes and specialised marketing windows for minor crops can cause sudden statistical volatility in monthly returns.
- Should this index be used to gauge broad agricultural inflation?
- No, because it represents a residual mix of minor specialty crops rather than major agricultural commodities or staple outputs.