UK farm maintenance materials expenditure
UK farm maintenance materials expenditure stood at £1,381.98m 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total intermediate consumption | 21,624.43 | 21,293.54 | 21,999.39 | 21,719.25 | 18,613.02 | 16,939.16 | 17,264.94 | 17,117.51 | 15,919.91 | 15,009.62 | |
| Total maintenance | 2,315.35 | 2,229.2 | 2,125.18 | 2,056.31 | 1,952.52 | 1,859.39 | 1,772.54 | 1,773.32 | 1,657.67 | 1,622.66 | |
| Maintenance materials | 1,381.98 | 1,325.76 | 1,271.63 | 1,199.72 | 1,136.3 | 1,099.1 | 1,051.66 | 1,061.66 | 1,000.25 | 955.19 |
Understanding UK farm maintenance materials expenditure
Spending by agricultural holdings across the United Kingdom on raw materials and replacement parts used directly for machinery and property repairs is tallied here in GBP million. This series captures the physical components and hardware purchased for in-house maintenance work, separating material costs from external contractor service fees. It excludes complete capital replacements and general utility outlays.
Interpreting this dataset requires tracking industrial commodity prices for steel, timber, and replacement mechanical parts, which directly influence expenditure regardless of repair volumes. Early data releases rely on supplier surveys and are subject to revision as final agricultural accounts are compiled. When making historical comparisons, analysts should note whether shifts reflect higher component prices or an increase in self-repair activity by farm labour. Avoid comparing these material costs directly with total agricultural output, as they represent only a narrow input component.
Frequently asked questions
- What items are counted in maintenance materials expenditure?
- The series measures outlays on raw materials, hardware, and spare parts bought by farms to perform their own machinery and building repairs.
- Does this series include payments made to external repair contractors?
- No, payments for outsourced repair services are excluded and captured elsewhere under agricultural services.
- How do manufacturing costs impact this expenditure series?
- Fluctuations in global raw material prices, particularly for steel and mechanical components, directly alter the cost of maintaining farm equipment.