Farm input prices in Slovakia
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Slovakia use were up 50.9% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 7.7% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 150.9, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 173.5, energy 234.2, animal feed 121.4, seed 135.2.
Slovakia, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 150.9
- +7.7% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 173.5
- +8.7% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 234.2
- +30.5% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 121.4
- −2.5% on Q2 2025
Farm input prices in Slovakia since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 150.9 | 173.5 | 234.2 | 121.4 |
| Q1 2026 | 143.1 | 163.6 | 191.2 | 121.9 |
| Q4 2025 | 141.6 | 160.2 | 192.2 | 122.3 |
| Q3 2025 | 140.8 | 161.7 | 185.1 | 124.7 |
| Q2 2025 | 140.1 | 159.6 | 179.5 | 124.5 |
| Q1 2025 | 144.2 | 154.6 | 201.6 | 123.8 |
| Q4 2024 | 139.2 | 144.9 | 194.8 | 121.1 |
| Q3 2024 | 139.7 | 146.2 | 201.5 | 117.4 |
| Q2 2024 | 140.6 | 150.8 | 204.6 | 116.5 |
| Q1 2024 | 144.2 | 156.5 | 212.4 | 120.6 |
| Q4 2023 | 149.3 | 181.7 | 201.1 | 138.2 |
| Q3 2023 | 151.8 | 213.2 | 219.7 | 134.3 |
| Q2 2023 | 157.2 | 259.4 | 199.4 | 154.4 |
| Q1 2023 | 168.8 | 302.3 | 221.6 | 181.9 |
| Q4 2022 | 176.0 | 334.6 | 245.1 | 186.0 |
| Q3 2022 | 174.9 | 317.5 | 259.5 | 182.2 |
| Q2 2022 | 162.3 | 283.6 | 237.0 | 158.7 |
| Q1 2022 | 141.6 | 247.2 | 176.5 | 138.3 |
| Q4 2021 | 123.3 | 174.8 | 151.3 | 124.5 |
| Q3 2021 | 111.1 | 117.7 | 132.7 | 117.4 |
| Q2 2021 | 106.8 | 104.1 | 120.0 | 113.5 |
| Q1 2021 | 102.8 | 98.5 | 109.0 | 105.7 |
| Q4 2020 | 97.3 | 97.0 | 91.9 | 98.1 |
| Q3 2020 | 97.9 | 98.4 | 94.1 | 99.1 |
| Q2 2020 | 99.9 | 102.4 | 91.8 | 101.3 |
| Q1 2020 | 104.9 | 102.2 | 122.2 | 101.4 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Price indices by input, Slovakia and the EU
| Input | Slovakia, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 150.9 | +7.7% | 138.3 | 141.7 | 176.0 Q4 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 135.2 | −5.5% | 126.8 | 139.9 | 146.9 Q1 2025 |
| Energy and lubricants | 234.2 | +30.5% | 178.9 | 189.6 | 259.5 Q3 2022 |
| Electricity | 268.0 | +13.0% | 145.5 | 256.7 | 280.8 Q1 2023 |
| Fuels for heating | 175.0 | +4.7% | 195.5 | 183.6 | 259.8 Q3 2023 |
| Motor fuels | 230.7 | +38.3% | 192.8 | 174.5 | 269.9 Q3 2022 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 173.5 | +8.7% | 182.4e | 159.0 | 334.6 Q4 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 190.3 | +9.7% | 200.6e | 172.0 | 356.4 Q4 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 197.4 | +7.3% | 182.5e | 188.2 | 270.9 Q3 2022 |
| Potash fertilisers | 126.6 | +2.4% | 136.0e | 125.6 | 253.8 Q1 2023 |
| Compound fertilisers | 103.0 | +3.8% | 180.1e | 100.1 | 283.5 Q4 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 98.7 | −7.2% | 117.7e | 107.7 | 135.5 Q4 2023 |
| Veterinary expenses | 122.4 | +6.2% | 130.9 | 116.6 | 122.4 Q2 2026 |
| Animal feed | 121.4 | −2.5% | 124.8 | 123.8 | 186.0 Q4 2022 |
| Straight feed | 116.3 | −2.4% | 124.4 | 117.9 | 202.8 Q4 2022 |
| Compound feed | 128.1 | −2.6% | 124.8 | 131.4 | 164.4 Q4 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 126.5 | 0.0% | 133.9 | 126.7 | 149.3 Q1 2023 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 163.6 | +4.1% | 141.9 | 158.5 | 163.6 Q2 2026 |
| Other goods and services | 131.8 | +2.2% | 124.9 | 128.6 | 131.8 Q2 2026 |
| Investment goods and services | 130.7 | +1.2% | 130.2 | 130.4 | 133.2 Q4 2023 |
| Machinery and equipment | 107.1 | −1.4% | 128.0 | 109.4 | 166.2 Q4 2023 |
| Buildings | 160.7 | +4.8% | 135.4 | 154.6 | 160.7 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 Slovakia, 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 | Slovakia | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulphate (AS), granular per tonne of N | 1,422 | 1,472 | −3.4% |
| Ammonium nitrate with sulphur (AN-24S) per tonne of N | 1,228 | 1,430 | −14.1% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,037 | 1,099 | −5.7% |
| Urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) per tonne of N | 1,222 | 1,166 | +4.7% |
| Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄) per tonne of K₂O | 1,746 | 1,650 | +5.8% |
Feed prices per tonne in Slovakia, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Slovakia | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 163 | 191 | −14.8% |
| Fodder barley | 151 | 184 | −17.8% |
| Oats | 164 | 175 | −6.5% |
| Grain maize | 184 | 237 | −22.2% |
| Meadow hay | 91 | 114 | −20.3% |
| Cereal straw | 59 | 94 | −36.6% |
| Triticale | 152 | 172 | −11.2% |
Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Slovakia?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Slovakia pay for goods and services stood at 150.9 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 50.9% on the 2020 average and up 7.7% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Slovakia?
The fertiliser price index for Slovakia was 173.5 in Q2 2026, up 8.7% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 334.6 in Q4 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Slovakia?
In 2025, farmers in Slovakia paid on average EUR 1,037 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
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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.