Farm input prices in Ireland
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Ireland use were up 38.4% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 8.6% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 138.4, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 195.6, energy 183.5, animal feed 124.0, seed 126.3. In August 2026, the CSO recorded EUR 518 per tonne for calcium ammonium nitrate (27.5% N) and EUR 697 for urea (46% N).
Ireland, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 138.4
- +8.6% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 195.6
- +23.6% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 183.5
- +24.2% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 124.0
- +0.6% on Q2 2025
Farm input prices in Ireland since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 138.4 | 195.6 | 183.5 | 124.0 |
| Q1 2026 | 130.8 | 167.9 | 164.2 | 120.8 |
| Q4 2025 | 127.3 | 158.9 | 153.1 | 120.8 |
| Q3 2025 | 127.7 | 159.0 | 149.9 | 122.7 |
| Q2 2025 | 127.5 | 158.2 | 147.7 | 123.2 |
| Q1 2025 | 126.3 | 147.2 | 154.2 | 122.5 |
| Q4 2024 | 123.2 | 137.9 | 149.4 | 121.1 |
| Q3 2024 | 124.2 | 138.4 | 151.1 | 121.5 |
| Q2 2024 | 127.2 | 143.5 | 154.3 | 127.0 |
| Q1 2024 | 129.1 | 149.4 | 155.6 | 130.9 |
| Q4 2023 | 131.1 | 151.7 | 163.2 | 132.8 |
| Q3 2023 | 133.8 | 151.0 | 163.2 | 140.3 |
| Q2 2023 | 141.9 | 188.2 | 155.0 | 150.8 |
| Q1 2023 | 155.0 | 264.6 | 165.1 | 156.3 |
| Q4 2022 | 158.0 | 284.2 | 178.5 | 155.1 |
| Q3 2022 | 155.0 | 277.7 | 171.4 | 152.2 |
| Q2 2022 | 154.3 | 297.2 | 169.9 | 145.1 |
| Q1 2022 | 136.9 | 242.4 | 146.4 | 127.6 |
| Q4 2021 | 119.7 | 161.0 | 130.4 | 118.3 |
| Q3 2021 | 111.0 | 123.2 | 117.7 | 112.9 |
| Q2 2021 | 107.8 | 114.5 | 111.0 | 109.8 |
| Q1 2021 | 103.3 | 101.9 | 103.7 | 105.2 |
| Q4 2020 | 99.8 | 97.5 | 98.1 | 101.0 |
| Q3 2020 | 99.4 | 98.3 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| Q2 2020 | 99.7 | 101.1 | 95.6 | 100.1 |
| Q1 2020 | 101.1 | 103.2 | 108.6 | 99.3 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Fertiliser prices in Ireland, monthly
Average prices farmers paid in euro per tonne, January 2020 to August 2026. Source: Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO).
| Fertiliser | Aug 2026 | A year earlier | Change | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (27.5% N) | 518 | 428 | +21.0% | 970 Apr 2022 |
| Urea (46% N) | 697 | 549 | +27.0% | 1,157 Apr 2022 |
| Granular Superphosphate (16% P) | 602 | 534 | +12.7% | 941 Oct 2022 |
| Muriate of Potash (50% K) | 517 | 488 | +5.9% | 950 Nov 2022 |
| Compound 0-10-20 | 555 | 514 | +8.0% | 947 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 0-7-30 | 557 | 518 | +7.5% | 951 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 7-6-17 | 695 | 600 | +15.8% | 1,008 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 10-10-20 | 707 | 601 | +17.6% | 1,007 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 14-7-14 | 683 | 555 | +23.1% | 996 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 18-6-12 | 639 | 540 | +18.3% | 984 Apr 2022 |
| Compound 24-2.5-10 | 634 | 533 | +18.9% | 1,042 Apr 2022 |
| Compound 27-2.5-5 | 625 | 528 | +18.4% | 1,037 Apr 2022 |
| Compound 20-4-10 | 623 | 522 | +19.3% | 958 Oct 2022 |
| Ammonium Sulphate Nitrate (26%) | 542 | 451 | +20.2% | 935 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 10-5-25 | 635 | 544 | +16.7% | 979 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 13-6-20 | 663 | 558 | +18.8% | 957 Apr 2022 |
| Compound 15-3-20 | 628 | 526 | +19.4% | 949 May 2022 |
| Compound 24-2.2-4.5 | 583 | 487 | +19.7% | 965 Apr 2022 |
| Compound 19-0-15 | 615 | 489 | +25.8% | 925 Oct 2022 |
| Compound 25-4-0 | 599 | 494 | +21.3% | 955 Oct 2022 |
| Sulphate of Potash (42% K) | 836 | 821 | +1.8% | 1,091 Jul 2022 |
| Compound 8-5-18 | 641 | 537 | +19.4% | 991 May 2022 |
| Sulphate of Ammonia (21%) | 464 | 425 | +9.2% | 622 Apr 2023 |
Compound fertilisers are named by their N-P-K content in percent. The table lists products with a price in the last three months; the chart shows four of them. Changes calculated by Husfarm.
Feed prices in Ireland, monthly
Average prices farmers paid in euro per tonne, January 2014 to August 2026. Source: Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO).
| Feed | Aug 2026 | A year earlier | Change | Highest since 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolled barley | 271 | 265 | +2.3% | 420 Jul 2022 |
| Soya bean meal | 437 | 411 | +6.3% | 628 Mar 2023 |
| Maize meal | 288 | 278 | +3.6% | 425 Jun 2022 |
| Calf nuts and cubes (16-18% protein) | 388 | 386 | +0.5% | 488 Feb 2023 |
| Cattle fattening nuts and cubes (13-15% protein) | 353 | 344 | +2.6% | 448 Jan 2023 |
| Dairy nuts and cubes (16-18% protein) | 364 | 351 | +3.7% | 458 Jan 2023 |
| Dairy meal (16-18% protein) | 347 | 338 | +2.7% | 447 Nov 2022 |
| Milk replacer | 2,767 | 2,653 | +4.3% | 3,058 Nov 2022 |
| Wheat | 258 | 249 | +3.6% | 421 May 2022 |
| Ewe feed coarse (16-20% protein) | 377 | 368 | +2.4% | 459 Dec 2022 |
| Ewe pellets/nuts (16-20%) | 381 | 371 | +2.7% | 472 Jan 2023 |
| Lamb feed (16-20% protein) | 378 | 367 | +3.0% | 460 Dec 2022 |
| Cattle fattening meal (13-15% protein) | 343 | 332 | +3.3% | 439 Nov 2022 |
Percentages are protein content. The table lists products with a price in the last three months; the chart shows four of them. Changes calculated by Husfarm.
Price indices by input, Ireland and the EU
| Input | Ireland, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 138.4 | +8.6% | 138.3 | 127.2 | 158.0 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 126.3 | +1.6% | 126.8 | 124.7 | 129.5 Q2 2022 |
| Energy and lubricants | 183.5 | +24.2% | 178.9 | 151.2 | 183.5 Q2 2026 |
| Electricity | 169.0 | +3.6% | 145.5 | 164.1 | 207.1 Q1 2023 |
| Motor fuels | 192.9 | +34.5% | 192.8 | 148.1 | 192.9 Q2 2026 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 195.6 | +23.6% | 182.4e | 155.8 | 297.2 Q2 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 223.3 | +30.5% | 200.6e | 167.0 | 365.4 Q2 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | — | — | 182.5e | — | 256.6 Q4 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | — | — | 136.0e | — | 250.2 Q4 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 185.8 | +21.4% | 180.1e | 151.4 | 275.9 Q2 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 103.9 | −1.2% | 117.7e | 105.4 | 126.9 Q2 2022 |
| Veterinary expenses | 128.9 | +7.1% | 130.9 | 120.3 | 128.9 Q1 2026 |
| Animal feed | 124.0 | +0.6% | 124.8 | 122.3 | 156.3 Q1 2023 |
| Straight feed | 117.8 | +0.4% | 124.4 | 115.2 | 167.4 Q2 2022 |
| Compound feed | 124.3 | +0.7% | 124.8 | 122.7 | 156.2 Q1 2023 |
| Maintenance of materials | — | — | 133.9 | — | 120.4 Q4 2024 |
| Maintenance of buildings | — | — | 141.9 | — | 108.2 Q4 2024 |
| Other goods and services | 117.4 | +4.2% | 124.9 | 112.5 | 117.4 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 119.4 | +4.3% | 130.2 | 114.6 | 131.2 Q2 2024 |
| Machinery and equipment | 124.4 | +5.7% | 128.0 | 117.9 | 137.9 Q3 2024 |
| Tractors | 119.4 | +4.2% | 125.1 | 114.6 | 136.1 Q1 2024 |
| Buildings | 111.0 | +1.4% | 135.4 | 109.4 | 121.4 Q3 2024 |
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 Ireland, 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 | Ireland | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulphate (AS), granular per tonne of N | 1,976p | 1,472 | +34.2% |
| Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) per tonne of N | 1,540p | 1,324 | +16.3% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,163p | 1,099 | +5.8% |
| Single superphosphate (SSP) per tonne of P₂O₅ | 3,357p | 2,452 | +36.9% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), granular per tonne of K₂O | 977p | 712 | +37.1% |
| Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄) per tonne of K₂O | 1,906p | 1,650 | +15.5% |
Feed prices per tonne in Ireland, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Ireland | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 252p | 191 | +31.4% |
| Fodder barley | 266p | 184 | +44.6% |
| Oats | 266p | 175 | +51.9% |
| Grain maize | 281p | 237 | +18.7% |
| Soybean meal | 424p | 424 | 0.0% |
Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Ireland?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Ireland pay for goods and services stood at 138.4 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 38.4% on the 2020 average and up 8.6% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Ireland?
The fertiliser price index for Ireland was 195.6 in Q2 2026, up 23.6% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 297.2 in Q2 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Ireland?
In 2025, farmers in Ireland paid on average EUR 1,540 per tonne of N for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), EUR 1,163 per tonne of N for granular urea, EUR 977 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.
What is the price of CAN fertiliser in Ireland?
The Central Statistics Office recorded an average price of EUR 518 per tonne for calcium ammonium nitrate (27.5% N) in August 2026, and EUR 697 for urea (46% N).
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.
- Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO): Fertiliser prices (AJM09) and Feedstuff prices (AJM08), monthly, euro per tonne.
- Other publishers of input prices, country by country: fertiliser, feed and crop protection price sources and seed price sources in the Husfarm directory.