UK gross agricultural output at basic prices
UK gross agricultural output at basic prices stood at £37,523.25m in 2025, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Farm income and yields table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1973 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Farm income and yields table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross output at basic prices4 | 37,523.25 | 35,749.2 | 34,931.55 | 36,011.29 | 30,431 | 27,098.49 | 27,511.7 | 26,562.64 | 26,036.14 | 23,136.1 | |
| Total crop output | 11,424.42 | 11,788.21 | 12,327.18 | 13,559.65 | 11,108.31 | 9,083.93 | 10,072.51 | 9,497.28 | 9,271.43 | 8,195.46 | |
| Total livestock output | 22,181.22 | 20,130.3 | 19,113.4 | 18,998.72 | 16,231.85 | 15,220.01 | 14,609.86 | 14,349.34 | 14,237.05 | 12,604.86 |
Understanding UK gross agricultural output at basic prices
Gross agricultural output at basic prices tallies the total monetary value of all goods and services produced by the agricultural industry across the United Kingdom, measured in £m. This aggregate sums farm-gate sales, products consumed on the same holding, inventory changes in livestock and crops, and directly linked production subsidies, while excluding product-level taxes. It differs from net profit metrics by omitting all intermediate consumption costs such as fertilisers, seeds, energy, and contractor fees.
When analysing these figures, analysts must account for international commodity price swings and seasonal yield fluctuations rather than structural changes in production volume. First releases rely on provisional price and quantity surveys that undergo successive revisions as complete marketing year trade data finalise. Observers should avoid treating this top-line metric as a proxy for farm profitability, as rising input expenditures can simultaneously compress margins while gross output remains buoyant.
Frequently asked questions
- What elements are added to market sales to calculate basic price output?
- The calculation incorporates on-farm consumption, inventory valuation adjustments, and direct production subsidies.
- Why does this series differ from farm net income?
- Gross output measures total revenue generation without subtracting operational expenses, depreciation, or financing costs.
- How do price changes affect this metric?
- Global commodity price volatility can significantly shift the total monetary value even when physical harvest volumes remain constant.