Farm input prices in France
Prices of the goods and services farmers in France use were up 35.5% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 7.7% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 135.5, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 182.4, energy 196.7, animal feed 119.8, seed 111.9.
France, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 135.5
- +7.7% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 182.4
- +18.5% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 196.7
- +42.3% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 119.8
- −3.5% on Q2 2025
Farm input prices in France since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 135.5 | 182.4 | 196.7 | 119.8 |
| Q1 2026 | 128.6 | 168.2 | 164.3 | 117.3 |
| Q4 2025 | 125.2 | 159.5 | 141.4 | 118.6 |
| Q3 2025 | 125.8 | 156.6 | 141.3 | 121.6 |
| Q2 2025 | 125.8 | 154.0 | 138.3 | 124.2 |
| Q1 2025 | 127.3 | 152.2 | 153.5 | 124.8 |
| Q4 2024 | 126.0 | 143.2 | 152.7 | 124.5 |
| Q3 2024 | 126.4 | 142.5 | 152.7 | 125.4 |
| Q2 2024 | 127.9 | 145.3 | 162.7 | 125.5 |
| Q1 2024 | 129.4 | 148.2 | 167.3 | 128.8 |
| Q4 2023 | 130.6 | 151.7 | 170.5 | 132.2 |
| Q3 2023 | 131.9 | 152.7 | 171.1 | 136.2 |
| Q2 2023 | 133.7 | 170.6 | 154.5 | 142.4 |
| Q1 2023 | 140.8 | 207.0 | 170.5 | 147.3 |
| Q4 2022 | 144.6 | 241.8 | 177.4 | 147.3 |
| Q3 2022 | 142.2 | 237.9 | 173.2 | 145.4 |
| Q2 2022 | 140.3 | 236.3 | 181.5 | 139.2 |
| Q1 2022 | 129.3 | 205.9 | 166.7 | 123.5 |
| Q4 2021 | 119.3 | 178.5 | 136.1 | 115.6 |
| Q3 2021 | 110.4 | 130.7 | 121.3 | 112.0 |
| Q2 2021 | 107.3 | 115.7 | 115.7 | 110.4 |
| Q1 2021 | 104.4 | 107.7 | 111.5 | 106.7 |
| Q4 2020 | 100.2 | 98.6 | 97.6 | 101.9 |
| Q3 2020 | 99.3 | 98.0 | 96.4 | 99.6 |
| Q2 2020 | 99.3 | 100.5 | 93.5 | 99.8 |
| Q1 2020 | 101.2 | 102.9 | 112.4 | 98.8 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Price indices by input, France and the EU
| Input | France, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 135.5 | +7.7% | 138.3 | 126.0 | 144.6 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 111.9 | −0.9% | 126.8 | 112.7 | 113.2 Q2 2024 |
| Energy and lubricants | 196.7 | +42.3% | 178.9 | 143.6 | 196.7 Q2 2026 |
| Electricity | 124.0 | −0.8% | 145.5 | 127.2 | 145.7 Q4 2024 |
| Fuels for heating | 158.6 | +16.6% | 195.5 | 135.7 | 158.6 Q2 2026 |
| Motor fuels | 233.4 | +61.1% | 192.8 | 152.5 | 233.4 Q2 2026 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 182.4 | +18.5% | 182.4e | 155.6 | 241.8 Q4 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 207.8 | +26.6% | 200.6e | 166.3 | 298.9 Q2 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 187.8 | +9.6% | 182.5e | 173.1 | 261.1 Q4 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | 133.0 | +1.2% | 136.0e | 131.6 | 265.8 Q4 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 170.3 | +11.0% | 180.1e | 155.0 | 198.8 Q3 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 104.2 | −2.1% | 117.7e | 105.3 | 113.6 Q3 2023 |
| Veterinary expenses | 120.0 | +1.7% | 130.9 | 118.1 | 120.0 Q2 2026 |
| Animal feed | 119.8 | −3.5% | 124.8 | 122.3 | 147.3 Q4 2022 |
| Straight feed | 120.6 | +0.2% | 124.4 | 118.7 | 148.3 Q1 2023 |
| Compound feed | 119.7 | −4.3% | 124.8 | 123.0 | 147.4 Q4 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 129.2 | +1.3% | 133.9 | 127.6 | 129.2 Q2 2026 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 121.2 | +3.8% | 141.9 | 117.1 | 121.2 Q2 2026 |
| Other goods and services | 115.6 | +2.2% | 124.9 | 113.0 | 115.6 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 123.8 | +2.6% | 130.2 | 120.7 | 123.8 Q2 2026 |
| Machinery and equipment | 121.5 | +2.0% | 128.0 | 119.3 | 121.5 Q2 2026 |
| Tractors | 117.2 | +2.1% | 125.1 | 115.1 | 118.1 Q1 2026 |
| Buildings | 129.5 | +3.3% | 135.4 | 125.3 | 139.3 Q3 2022 |
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 France, 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 | France | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulphate (AS), granular per tonne of N | 1,826 | 1,472 | +24.1% |
| Ammonium nitrate (AN), granular per tonne of N | 1,432 | 1,220 | +17.4% |
| Ammonium nitrate with sulphur (AN-24S) per tonne of N | 1,685 | 1,430 | +17.8% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,152 | 1,099 | +4.8% |
| Urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) per tonne of N | 1,205 | 1,166 | +3.3% |
| UAN with sulphur (UAN-26S) per tonne of N | 1,412 | 1,412 | 0.0% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), granular per tonne of K₂O | 699 | 712 | −1.8% |
Feed prices per tonne in France, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | France | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder barley | 267 | 184 | +45.0% |
| Grain maize | 288 | 237 | +21.7% |
| Soybean meal | 444 | 424 | +4.7% |
| Dried sugar beet pulp | 283 | 272 | +3.9% |
| Rapeseed meal | 322 | 307 | +4.9% |
Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in France?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in France pay for goods and services stood at 135.5 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 35.5% on the 2020 average and up 7.7% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in France?
The fertiliser price index for France was 182.4 in Q2 2026, up 18.5% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 241.8 in Q4 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in France?
In 2025, farmers in France paid on average EUR 1,152 per tonne of N for granular urea, EUR 1,432 per tonne of N for ammonium nitrate, EUR 699 per tonne of K₂O for granular potassium chloride, 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.
Input prices across the EU
Other countries
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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.
- Other publishers of input prices, country by country: fertiliser, feed and crop protection price sources and seed price sources in the Husfarm directory.