Farm input prices in Germany
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Germany use were up 35.4% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 1.7% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 135.4, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 177.3, energy 189.2, animal feed 118.6, seed 110.5.
Germany, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 135.4
- +1.7% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 177.3
- +6.4% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 189.2
- +18.6% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 118.6
- −7.0% on Q2 2025
Key takeaways
- In Q2 2026 the all-inputs index for Germany was 135.4, below the EU (138.3). Measured against 2020, that is the 21st largest rise of 27 EU countries.
- Fertilisers: index 177.3, up 6.4% on a year (EU 182.4).
- Energy: index 189.2, up 18.6% on a year (EU 178.9: a larger rise since 2020 than the EU average).
- Animal feed: index 118.6, down 7.0% on a year (EU 124.8: a smaller rise since 2020 than the EU average).
- The fastest-rising input in Germany over the year: motor fuels (+30.5%).
Farm input prices in Germany since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 135.4 | 177.3 | 189.2 | 118.6 |
| Q1 2026 | 128.2 | 162.8 | 155.2 | 113.6 |
| Q4 2025 | 128.3 | 159.7 | 160.0 | 113.3 |
| Q3 2025 | 131.2 | 155.3 | 163.6 | 121.2 |
| Q2 2025 | 133.2 | 166.7 | 159.5 | 127.5 |
| Q1 2025 | 133.2 | 152.4 | 171.0 | 126.4 |
| Q4 2024 | 130.4 | 147.8 | 154.4 | 123.6 |
| Q3 2024 | 130.7 | 141.9 | 161.4 | 123.4 |
| Q2 2024 | 131.9 | 155.2 | 168.1 | 122.1 |
| Q1 2024 | 131.9 | 154.7 | 157.6 | 127.7 |
| Q4 2023 | 132.5 | 150.7 | 170.8 | 126.7 |
| Q3 2023 | 132.8 | 150.8 | 154.8 | 134.1 |
| Q2 2023 | 139.3 | 193.7 | 158.6 | 144.2 |
| Q1 2023 | 147.9 | 239.3 | 173.9 | 158.0 |
| Q4 2022 | 152.4 | 276.1 | 196.6 | 164.1 |
| Q3 2022 | 147.0 | 252.7 | 174.2 | 164.6 |
| Q2 2022 | 150.7 | 253.2 | 176.7 | 177.7 |
| Q1 2022 | 125.4 | 152.2 | 141.4 | 139.4 |
| Q4 2021 | 117.1 | 131.9 | 133.1 | 124.0 |
| Q3 2021 | 111.9 | 120.0 | 119.2 | 119.1 |
| Q2 2021 | 108.2 | 107.4 | 113.2 | 114.1 |
| Q1 2021 | 104.8 | 97.7 | 107.8 | 109.9 |
| Q4 2020 | 99.9 | 99.8 | 95.1 | 101.0 |
| Q3 2020 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 97.6 | 99.4 |
| Q2 2020 | 99.9 | 101.1 | 94.1 | 101.6 |
| Q1 2020 | 100.9 | 103.7 | 113.2 | 98.0 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Price indices by input, Germany and the EU
| Input | Germany, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 135.4 | +1.7% | 138.3 | 131.5 | 152.4 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 110.5 | −5.2% | 126.8 | 115.5 | 130.5 Q4 2022 |
| Energy and lubricants | 189.2 | +18.6% | 178.9 | 163.5 | 196.6 Q4 2022 |
| Electricity | 119.2 | −4.5% | 145.5 | 125.0 | 139.2 Q1 2023 |
| Fuels for heating | 182.2 | −2.0% | 195.5 | 185.6 | 196.6 Q3 2023 |
| Motor fuels | 225.1 | +30.5% | 192.8 | 179.2 | 232.6 Q4 2022 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 177.3 | +6.4% | 182.4e | 158.5 | 276.1 Q4 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 204.7 | +5.6% | 200.6e | 178.1 | 330.9 Q4 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 231.4 | +20.8% | 182.5e | 193.3 | 313.0 Q4 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | 124.4 | +2.1% | 136.0e | 121.0 | 218.4 Q4 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 165.1 | +12.0% | 180.1e | 149.9 | 205.5 Q3 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 121.3 | +0.9% | 117.7e | 120.6 | 122.4 Q2 2024 |
| Veterinary expenses | 164.4 | 0.0% | 130.9 | 164.4 | 164.4 Q3 2024 |
| Animal feed | 118.6 | −7.0% | 124.8 | 122.1 | 177.7 Q2 2022 |
| Straight feed | 104.2 | −11.7% | 124.4 | 109.0 | 185.2 Q2 2022 |
| Compound feed | 121.2 | −6.3% | 124.8 | 124.5 | 176.3 Q2 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 131.8 | +1.2% | 133.9 | 130.2 | 131.8 Q1 2026 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 154.3 | +4.1% | 141.9 | 148.6 | 154.3 Q2 2026 |
| Other goods and services | 120.6 | +2.8% | 124.9 | 118.0 | 120.6 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 135.1 | +2.7% | 130.2 | 132.1 | 135.1 Q2 2026 |
| Machinery and equipment | 129.4 | +2.4% | 128.0 | 127.0 | 129.4 Q2 2026 |
| Tractors | 131.6 | +2.6% | 125.1 | 130.5 | 131.6 Q3 2025 |
| Buildings | 149.9 | +3.3% | 135.4 | 145.4 | 149.9 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 Germany, 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 | Germany | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) per tonne of N | 1,304 | 1,324 | −1.5% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,058 | 1,099 | −3.7% |
| Urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) per tonne of N | 1,166 | 1,166 | 0.0% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), prilled per tonne of K₂O | 789 | 709 | +11.3% |
Feed prices per tonne in Germany, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Germany | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 179 | 191 | −6.5% |
| Fodder barley | 168 | 184 | −8.4% |
| Oats | 172 | 175 | −1.8% |
| Grain maize | 188 | 237 | −20.5% |
| Wheat bran | 137 | 179 | −23.6% |
| Soybean meal | 365 | 424 | −13.9% |
| Dried sugar beet pulp | 234 | 272 | −13.9% |
| Meadow hay | 118 | 114 | +3.0% |
| Cereal straw | 115 | 94 | +22.7% |
| Triticale | 168 | 172 | −2.4% |
| Rapeseed meal | 298 | 307 | −3.0% |
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Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Germany?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Germany pay for goods and services stood at 135.4 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 35.4% on the 2020 average and up 1.7% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Germany?
The fertiliser price index for Germany was 177.3 in Q2 2026, up 6.4% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 276.1 in Q4 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Germany?
In 2025, farmers in Germany paid on average EUR 1,304 per tonne of N for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), EUR 1,058 per tonne of N for granular urea, 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
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.