UK agricultural output price index: breadmaking wheat
UK agricultural output price index: breadmaking wheat stood at 108.49 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 | |||||||||||
| Wheat, breadmaking | 108.49 | 105.78 | 105.98 | 101.56 | 96.86 | 96.4 | 96.86 | 100.07 | 100.41 | 97.8 | |
| Wheat, feed | 113.57 | 110.64 | 113.09 | 107.76 | 103.48 | 101.15 | 101.83 | 102.96 | 104.1 | 101.85 |
Understanding UK agricultural output price index: breadmaking wheat
Farmgate and merchant transaction prices for high-protein wheat varieties explicitly meeting milling specifications for bread production across the United Kingdom are tracked by this series. The index separates premium milling grain from lower-grade animal feed wheat, reflecting stringent protein, Hagberg falling number, and specific weight criteria required by commercial millers. Premium pricing dynamics are driven by domestic milling demand and the availability of suitable homegrown supplies relative to imported grain.
Monthly figures reflect post-harvest storage costs and international commodity market sentiment. Early estimates carry a margin of revision as merchant contracts are fully executed and tested. Users should contrast breadmaking wheat values with feed wheat indices to isolate the milling premium from general cereal market trends.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific quality criteria must the wheat meet to enter this index?
- Grain must satisfy strict milling standards, including minimum protein content and Hagberg falling numbers for breadmaking.
- How does this series differ from general wheat indices?
- It isolates high-grade milling grain, excluding lower-quality feed wheat destined for livestock consumption.
- Why do prices tend to rise gradually across the storage season?
- Holders of merchant grain add storage, drying, and interest costs into subsequent monthly asking prices.