UK CPIH annual rate: garden tools
UK CPIH annual rate: garden tools stood at -1.3% in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1989 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| CPIH annual rate by group | |||||||||||
| Tools and equipment for house and garden | -1.3 | 0.5 | -1.5 | -1.7 | -0.5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.2 | |
| Goods and services for routine maintenance | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | -0.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 |
Understanding UK CPIH annual rate: garden tools
The UK CPIH annual rate for garden tools tracks the twelve-month percentage change in retail prices for non-motorised gardening implements, lawnmowers, hand tools, and small equipment purchased across the United Kingdom. This category isolates spending on domestic garden maintenance gear from larger agricultural machinery and general DIY hardware. It captures retail price shifts influenced by metal commodity markets, manufacturing efficiency, and seasonal demand linked to spring and summer gardening activity.
Interpreting this series requires careful attention to strong seasonal pricing dynamics, as retailers frequently adjust promotions based on weather and planting seasons. Analysts should rely on year-on-year comparisons to eliminate these predictable seasonal swings rather than reacting to monthly price shifts. When benchmarked against indoor household equipment, garden tools often display distinct demand peaks driven by spring weather patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- Are powered gardening tools like petrol lawnmowers included in this category?
- Yes, both powered and manual garden equipment are captured within this specific tools and equipment grouping.
- Why is seasonal analysis particularly important for garden equipment inflation?
- Retailers adjust pricing and promotions heavily around spring and summer gardening seasons, creating predictable monthly patterns.
- Does this series cover professional landscaping machinery used by businesses?
- No, the index is restricted to consumer purchases of tools for private household and garden use.