Farm input prices in Denmark
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Denmark use were up 28.7% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 1.8% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 128.7, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 174.4, energy 204.0, animal feed 124.5, seed 124.8.
Denmark, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 128.7
- +1.8% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 174.4b
- +19.0% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 204.0
- +13.2% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 124.5
- −2.6% on Q2 2025
Farm input prices in Denmark since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 128.7 | 174.4 | 204.0 | 124.5 |
| Q1 2026 | 125.4 | 155.5 | 182.5 | 123.1 |
| Q4 2025 | 125.2 | 151.8 | 178.5 | 123.3 |
| Q3 2025 | 125.4 | 152.1 | 178.5 | 124.1 |
| Q2 2025 | 126.4 | 146.5 | 180.2 | 127.8 |
| Q1 2025 | 126.3 | 146.5 | 187.2 | 127.3 |
| Q4 2024 | 123.6 | 145.9 | 167.1 | 125.0 |
| Q3 2024 | 124.1 | 144.3 | 167.9 | 126.3 |
| Q2 2024 | 124.2 | 143.8 | 156.3 | 128.5 |
| Q1 2024 | 125.7 | 147.2 | 159.3 | 131.2 |
| Q4 2023 | 128.3 | 152.1 | 170.3 | 135.2 |
| Q3 2023 | 129.8 | 152.0 | 170.9 | 139.0 |
| Q2 2023 | 133.0 | 151.8 | 172.8 | 147.4 |
| Q1 2023 | 140.1 | 221.0 | 182.7 | 155.7 |
| Q4 2022 | 145.4 | 272.8 | 242.9 | 156.2 |
| Q3 2022 | 143.9 | 281.1 | 244.3 | 152.3 |
| Q2 2022 | 136.1 | 240.6 | 205.3 | 145.6 |
| Q1 2022 | 127.2 | 209.5 | 182.4 | 132.3 |
| Q4 2021 | 114.8 | 167.6 | 147.4 | 117.8 |
| Q3 2021 | 109.4 | 127.5 | 140.3 | 111.4 |
| Q2 2021 | 104.6 | 105.5 | 113.7 | 106.9 |
| Q1 2021 | 102.6 | 99.1 | 109.8 | 103.9 |
| Q4 2020 | 99.8 | 96.6 | 100.3 | 99.9 |
| Q3 2020 | 99.7 | 98.0 | 99.7 | 99.3 |
| Q2 2020 | 100.4 | 101.4 | 93.3 | 101.4 |
| Q1 2020 | 100.2 | 104.0 | 106.7 | 99.4 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100. Eurostat marks a break in the series: Fertilisers and soil improvers from Q1 2025.
Seed prices in Denmark, 2020–2025
Prices of seed for sowing in Danish kroner (DKK) per 100 kg, sugar beet seed per unit. Source: Statistics Denmark, which marks the last two years as preliminary.
| Seed | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024p | 2025p | Change since 2020 | 2025, EUR per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter wheat | 307 | 356 | 416 | 401 | 375 | 360 | +17.3% | 482 |
| Spring wheat | 400 | 373 | 433 | 438 | 430 | 410 | +2.5% | 549 |
| Winter rye | 309 | 418 | 627 | 537 | 503 | 416 | +34.6% | 557 |
| Hybrid rye | 972 | 1,040 | 810 | 1,132 | 1,120 | 1,158 | +19.1% | 1,552 |
| Winter barley | 304 | 356 | 412 | 385 | 375 | 375 | +23.4% | 502 |
| Spring barley | 301 | 327 | 396 | 402 | 413 | 367 | +21.9% | 492 |
| Oats | 312 | 315 | 398 | 408 | 415 | 382 | +22.4% | 512 |
| Maize | 4,973 | 4,816 | 5,095 | 5,659 | 6,179 | 6,598 | +32.7% | 8,841 |
| Peas | 419 | 425 | 508 | 544 | 479 | 470 | +12.2% | 630 |
| Oilseed rape | 16,000 | 16,000 | 22,000 | 23,000 | 22,500 | 21,500 | +34.4% | 28,808 |
| White clover | 5,869 | 5,803 | 6,133 | 9,169 | 9,037 | 9,037 | +54.0% | 12,109 |
| Perennial ryegrass | 3,090 | 2,952 | 3,140 | 3,257 | 3,190 | 3,168 | +2.5% | 4,245 |
| Red fescue | 2,633 | 2,765 | 3,095 | 3,293 | 3,029 | 2,848 | +8.2% | 3,816 |
| Kentucky bluegrass | 4,481 | 4,085 | 4,217 | 4,349 | 4,085 | 4,217 | −5.9% | 5,650 |
| Sugar beet per unit | 1,728 | 1,633 | 1,638 | 1,697 | 1,792 | 1,793 | +3.8% | — |
Euro per tonne calculated by Husfarm at DKK 7.463 per euro, the rate in Eurostat’s 2025 price data for Denmark.
Price indices by input, Denmark and the EU
| Input | Denmark, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 128.7 | +1.8% | 138.3 | 125.8 | 145.4 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 124.8 | +0.4% | 126.8 | 124.3 | 125.3 Q1 2023 |
| Energy and lubricants | 204.0 | +13.2% | 178.9 | 181.1 | 244.3 Q3 2022 |
| Electricity | 157.3 | −11.1% | 145.5 | 172.8 | 347.2 Q3 2022 |
| Fuels for heating | 233.5 | +25.5% | 195.5 | 189.6 | 233.5 Q2 2026 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 174.4b | +19.0% | 182.4e | 149.2b | 281.1 Q3 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 189.1b | +26.8% | 200.6e | 153.8b | 328.9 Q3 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 180.1b | +7.3% | 182.5e | 167.8b | 245.4 Q4 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | 131.2b | +6.0% | 136.0e | 123.6b | 182.0 Q3 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 170.9b | +14.0% | 180.1e | 151.3b | 265.9 Q3 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 112.6 | +0.1% | 117.7e | 112.5 | 112.6 Q4 2025 |
| Veterinary expenses | 117.2 | +3.2% | 130.9 | 114.2 | 117.2 Q2 2026 |
| Animal feed | 124.5 | −2.6% | 124.8 | 125.6 | 156.2 Q4 2022 |
| Straight feed | 127.0 | −2.9% | 124.4 | 126.8 | 156.5 Q1 2023 |
| Compound feed | 122.3 | −2.3% | 124.8 | 124.6 | 156.5 Q4 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 125.7 | +0.9% | 133.9 | 124.8 | 125.7 Q2 2026 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 117.4 | +0.2% | 141.9 | 116.7 | 117.5 Q4 2025 |
| Other goods and services | 114.3 | +2.1% | 124.9 | 112.4p | 114.3 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 125.6 | +1.3% | 130.2 | 124.1 | 125.6 Q2 2026 |
| Machinery and equipment | 126.5 | +1.8% | 128.0 | 124.6 | 126.5 Q2 2026 |
| Tractors | 117.7 | −10.5% | 125.1 | 122.6 | 131.5 Q2 2025 |
| Buildings | 124.7 | +0.3% | 135.4 | 123.7 | 124.7 Q2 2026 |
Price indices, 2020 = 100: a value of 150 means prices 50% above their 2020 average. Letters after a figure come from Eurostat: e = estimated, p = provisional, b = break in series. Changes on a year earlier compare the same quarter of two years and are calculated by Husfarm.
Fertiliser prices per tonne of nutrient in Denmark, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne of nutrient (N, P₂O₅ or K₂O), compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Fertiliser | Denmark | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulphate (AS), granular per tonne of N | 1,521 | 1,472 | +3.4% |
| Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) per tonne of N | 1,326 | 1,324 | +0.1% |
| Ammonium nitrate (AN), granular per tonne of N | 1,220 | 1,220 | 0.0% |
| Ammonium nitrate with sulphur (AN-24S) per tonne of N | 1,430 | 1,430 | 0.0% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,162 | 1,099 | +5.7% |
| Urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) per tonne of N | 1,870 | 1,166 | +60.3% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), granular per tonne of K₂O | 712 | 712 | 0.0% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), prilled per tonne of K₂O | 709 | 709 | 0.0% |
| Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄) per tonne of K₂O | 1,091 | 1,650 | −33.9% |
Feed prices per tonne in Denmark, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Denmark | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 215 | 191 | +12.5% |
| Fodder barley | 211 | 184 | +14.7% |
| Oats | 294 | 175 | +67.8% |
| Grain maize | 277 | 237 | +17.1% |
| Soybean meal | 439 | 424 | +3.3% |
| Dried lucerne | 484 | 254 | +90.3% |
| Cereal straw | 80 | 94 | −14.3% |
| Rapeseed meal | 305 | 307 | −0.7% |
Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Denmark?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Denmark pay for goods and services stood at 128.7 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 28.7% on the 2020 average and up 1.8% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Denmark?
The fertiliser price index for Denmark was 174.4 in Q2 2026, up 19.0% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 281.1 in Q3 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Denmark?
In 2025, farmers in Denmark paid on average EUR 1,326 per tonne of N for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), EUR 1,162 per tonne of N for granular urea, EUR 1,220 per tonne of N for ammonium nitrate, according to Eurostat. Prices are per tonne of nutrient: multiply by the nutrient content (for example 0.27 for CAN with 27% N) for a price per tonne of fertiliser.
How much does winter wheat seed cost in Denmark?
Statistics Denmark puts the price of winter wheat seed at DKK 360 per 100 kg in 2025. The seed table lists other cereals, maize, peas, oilseed rape, grasses and sugar beet.
Input prices across the EU
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Sources
- Eurostat: Price indices of the means of agricultural production, input, quarterly (apri_pi_inq) and annual (apri_pi_ina), last updated 10 September 2026. Purchase prices for fertilisers (apri_aip_ft) and feeding stuffs (apri_aip_fs), last updated 2 October 2026. Licence: CC BY 4.0; charts and changes calculated by Husfarm.
- Statistics Denmark: Prices at agricultural input (LPRIS38), last updated 17 April 2026.
- Other publishers of input prices, country by country: fertiliser, feed and crop protection price sources and seed price sources in the Husfarm directory.