UK agricultural output price index: feed wheat
UK agricultural output price index: feed wheat stood at 113.57 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, feed | 113.57 | 110.64 | 113.09 | 107.76 | 103.48 | 101.15 | 101.83 | 102.96 | 104.1 | 101.85 | |
| Wheat, other milling | 114.48 | 112.73 | 109.34 | 105.89 | 101.97 | 99.56 | 102.48 | 103.35 | 104.88 | 102.25 |
Understanding UK agricultural output price index: feed wheat
Wholesale and farmgate transaction values for bulk cereal grain destined for livestock rations across the United Kingdom are aggregated within this feed wheat index. The measure captures bulk commodity trading prices for grain that fails to meet stringent milling specifications or is grown primarily for animal consumption, separating it from premium breadmaking and milling wheat series. Demand is closely tied to livestock sector profitability and compound feed manufacture.
While harvest months introduce temporary downward pressure on nominal values, global futures markets exert a continuous influence on monthly index levels. Initial estimates are subject to revision as merchant returns are audited. Analysts should evaluate feed wheat alongside animal feedingstuffs input indices to assess the profit margins of livestock producers accurately.
Frequently asked questions
- Is grain intended for human flour milling included here?
- No, milling-grade wheat is excluded; this series covers grain destined for animal feed rations.
- What market forces primarily drive fluctuations in this index?
- Global cereal supply, currency movements, and domestic livestock feed demand dictate pricing levels.
- Are initial monthly readings subject to later adjustments?
- Yes, provisional merchant trading figures undergo routine revision as complete survey returns are processed.