Big square baled barley straw price in North East England
Big square baled barley straw price in North East England stood at £80 per tonne on Sep 20, 2026, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It is one of the indicators in the Weekly food and farm prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 13, 2019 to Sep 20, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly food and farm prices table
| Indicator | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | 02-08-2026 | 26-07-2026 | 19-07-2026 | |
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| North East | |||||||||||
| Big square baled barley straw | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| Big square baled wheat straw | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Understanding big square baled barley straw price in North East England
Traded rural market returns gathered across North East England record average transaction values for big square baled barley straw. The measure isolates commercial spot sales of cereal straw packaged in heavy rectangular units, omitting wheat and oilseed rape by-products as well as smaller baling configurations. The data reflect bulk transactions within the arable sector, serving commercial buyers requiring bedding or industrial raw materials.
Seasonal swings tied to the cereal harvest dominate the data structure, creating predictable supply gluts in late summer. Early statistical estimates are routinely updated as delayed merchant returns are integrated into the compilation process. Analysts should prioritise annual comparisons to assess underlying commodity shifts without interference from harvest weather anomalies. Comparing these figures with straw prices in other regions highlights local supply-demand imbalances driven by regional livestock density.
Frequently asked questions
- Which crop residue does this specific pricing series monitor?
- It tracks barley straw packaged specifically in large square bales.
- How do early estimates differ from finalised figures in this dataset?
- Initial reports are subject to regular revisions as more merchant trade returns are processed.
- What is the primary driver of seasonal price patterns for straw?
- The timing of the cereal harvest creates an annual influx of supply that temporarily lowers market valuations.