Farm input prices in Romania
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Romania use were up 55.0% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 11.7% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 155.0, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 198.9, energy 205.6, animal feed 119.4, seed 131.7.
Romania, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 155.0
- +11.7% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 198.9
- +6.2% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 205.6
- +32.7% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 119.4
- −6.4% on Q2 2025
Farm input prices in Romania since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 155.0 | 198.9 | 205.6 | 119.4 |
| Q1 2026 | 149.6 | 199.8 | 186.1 | 126.9 |
| Q4 2025 | 144.0 | 184.9 | 173.9 | 122.6 |
| Q3 2025 | 141.4 | 185.5 | 172.2 | 115.0 |
| Q2 2025 | 138.8 | 187.3 | 155.0 | 127.6 |
| Q1 2025 | 142.5 | 194.2 | 163.6 | 138.3 |
| Q4 2024 | 140.5 | 158.4 | 165.1 | 115.3 |
| Q3 2024 | 141.4 | 159.7 | 164.5 | 113.0 |
| Q2 2024 | 143.2 | 162.7 | 169.7 | 112.3 |
| Q1 2024 | 134.6 | 180.5 | 139.6 | 111.0 |
| Q4 2023 | 136.9 | 195.0 | 176.0 | 99.1 |
| Q3 2023 | 148.4 | 224.8 | 186.4 | 121.8 |
| Q2 2023 | 154.5 | 224.2 | 189.4 | 152.6 |
| Q1 2023 | 143.6 | 221.3 | 138.6 | 187.6 |
| Q4 2022 | 158.9 | 244.7 | 178.1 | 194.0 |
| Q3 2022 | 158.7 | 243.2 | 179.9 | 198.9 |
| Q2 2022 | 141.0 | 207.6 | 150.9 | 172.5 |
| Q1 2022 | 130.0 | 161.2 | 150.6 | 142.3 |
| Q4 2021 | 122.7 | 139.5 | 130.6 | 144.6 |
| Q3 2021 | 116.0 | 141.9 | 122.4 | 122.6 |
| Q2 2021 | 110.2 | 122.1 | 115.4 | 123.8 |
| Q1 2021 | 106.2 | 103.6 | 109.5 | 119.7 |
| Q4 2020 | 101.7 | 94.6 | 97.5 | 116.5 |
| Q3 2020 | 98.5 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101.5 |
| Q2 2020 | 97.4 | 99.8 | 97.1 | 92.3 |
| Q1 2020 | 102.4 | 114.0 | 109.0 | 89.7 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Price indices by input, Romania and the EU
| Input | Romania, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 155.0 | +11.7% | 138.3 | 141.7 | 158.9 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 131.7 | +0.8% | 126.8 | 131.9 | 161.6 Q1 2024 |
| Energy and lubricants | 205.6 | +32.7% | 178.9 | 166.2 | 205.6 Q2 2026 |
| Electricity | 275.4 | +45.6% | 145.5 | 236.9 | 283.8 Q3 2025 |
| Fuels for heating | 162.3 | +7.0% | 195.5 | 153.6 | 230.0 Q2 2024 |
| Motor fuels | 199.3 | +31.7% | 192.8 | 158.7 | 199.3 Q2 2026 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 198.9 | +6.2% | 182.4e | 187.9 | 244.7 Q4 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 189.8 | −0.1% | 200.6e | 187.1 | 263.7 Q4 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 189.8 | −0.1% | 182.5e | 187.1 | 263.7 Q4 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | 189.8 | −0.1% | 136.0e | 187.1 | 263.7 Q4 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 218.6 | +20.6% | 180.1e | 189.8 | 237.6 Q3 2023 |
| Plant protection products | 133.0 | +0.8% | 117.7e | 129.8 | 151.0 Q1 2023 |
| Veterinary expenses | 161.7 | +2.0% | 130.9 | 150.7 | 197.2 Q4 2022 |
| Animal feed | 119.4 | −6.4% | 124.8 | 125.9 | 198.9 Q3 2022 |
| Straight feed | 114.5 | −8.4% | 124.4 | 123.9 | 210.1 Q3 2022 |
| Compound feed | 133.0 | −1.5% | 124.8 | 131.4 | 168.2 Q3 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 147.2 | +8.6% | 133.9 | 135.4 | 164.8 Q3 2024 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 123.0 | +2.4% | 141.9 | 120.4 | 126.3 Q4 2024 |
| Other goods and services | 115.9 | +4.8% | 124.9 | 111.8 | 115.9 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 150.9 | +13.4% | 130.2 | 134.6 | 150.9 Q2 2026 |
| Machinery and equipment | 151.8 | +15.4% | 128.0 | 133.7 | 151.8 Q2 2026 |
| Tractors | 176.4 | +19.7% | 125.1 | 155.6 | 178.7 Q2 2023 |
| Buildings | 147.6 | +6.6% | 135.4 | 137.8 | 168.4 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 Romania, 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 | Romania | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) per tonne of N | 1,418 | 1,324 | +7.0% |
| Ammonium nitrate (AN), granular per tonne of N | 1,743 | 1,220 | +42.9% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,233 | 1,099 | +12.2% |
| Urea, prilled per tonne of N | 1,285 | 1,062 | +20.9% |
| Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄) per tonne of K₂O | 1,490 | 1,650 | −9.7% |
Feed prices per tonne in Romania, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Romania | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 188 | 191 | −1.6% |
| Fodder barley | 155 | 184 | −15.9% |
| Grain maize | 199 | 237 | −15.9% |
| Wheat bran | 224 | 179 | +25.1% |
| Soybean meal | 387 | 424 | −8.9% |
| Dried sugar beet pulp | 375 | 272 | +37.8% |
Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Romania?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Romania pay for goods and services stood at 155.0 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 55.0% on the 2020 average and up 11.7% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Romania?
The fertiliser price index for Romania was 198.9 in Q2 2026, up 6.2% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 244.7 in Q4 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Romania?
In 2025, farmers in Romania paid on average EUR 1,418 per tonne of N for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), EUR 1,233 per tonne of N for granular urea, EUR 1,743 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.
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.
- Other publishers of input prices, country by country: fertiliser, feed and crop protection price sources and seed price sources in the Husfarm directory.