Farm input prices in Spain
Prices of the goods and services farmers in Spain use were up 30.2% on their 2020 average in Q2 2026 and up 3.3% on a year earlier (Eurostat index 130.2, 2020 = 100; EU 138.3). Index values: fertilisers 185.5, energy 150.5, animal feed 121.3, seed 123.0.
Spain, Q2 2026, index 2020 = 100
- All farm inputs
- 130.2p
- +3.3% on Q2 2025
- Fertilisers
- 185.5p
- +20.9% on Q2 2025
- Energy
- 150.5p
- +25.8% on Q2 2025
- Animal feed
- 121.3p
- −3.0% on Q2 2025
Key takeaways
- In Q2 2026 the all-inputs index for Spain was 130.2, below the EU (138.3). Measured against 2020, that is the 24th largest rise of 27 EU countries.
- Fertilisers: index 185.5, up 20.9% on a year (EU 182.4).
- Energy: index 150.5, up 25.8% on a year (EU 178.9: a smaller rise since 2020 than the EU average).
- Animal feed: index 121.3, down 3.0% on a year (EU 124.8).
- The fastest-rising input in Spain over the year: motor fuels (+44.8%).
Farm input prices in Spain since 2020
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| Quarter | All farm inputs | Fertilisers | Energy | Animal feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 130.2 | 185.5 | 150.5 | 121.3 |
| Q1 2026 | 126.1 | 165.5 | 136.1 | 119.1 |
| Q4 2025 | 126.6 | 160.6 | 131.1 | 122.2 |
| Q3 2025 | 126.5 | 156.2 | 126.8 | 123.4 |
| Q2 2025 | 126.0 | 153.5 | 119.6 | 125.1 |
| Q1 2025 | 127.5 | 149.3 | 137.7 | 125.3 |
| Q4 2024 | 124.1 | 145.3 | 137.7 | 120.8 |
| Q3 2024 | 123.5 | 144.2 | 131.6 | 120.8 |
| Q2 2024 | 125.5 | 146.2 | 122.2 | 125.9 |
| Q1 2024 | 130.6 | 151.8 | 136.3 | 133.0 |
| Q4 2023 | 133.6 | 157.4 | 148.6 | 136.4 |
| Q3 2023 | 136.0 | 163.9 | 152.3 | 139.1 |
| Q2 2023 | 140.4 | 181.8 | 142.9 | 147.2 |
| Q1 2023 | 148.8 | 213.3 | 163.0 | 155.6 |
| Q4 2022 | 153.9 | 238.9 | 188.8 | 157.8 |
| Q3 2022 | 158.1 | 234.0 | 239.9 | 155.8 |
| Q2 2022 | 153.9 | 225.1 | 215.7 | 154.7 |
| Q1 2022 | 140.1 | 198.5 | 213.2 | 134.3 |
| Q4 2021 | 127.6 | 172.1 | 179.3 | 123.5 |
| Q3 2021 | 114.4 | 124.8 | 136.8 | 114.0 |
| Q2 2021 | 110.1 | 110.6 | 118.5 | 112.1 |
| Q1 2021 | 105.7 | 103.7 | 107.4 | 107.7 |
| Q4 2020 | 101.0 | 98.7 | 98.7 | 102.2 |
| Q3 2020 | 98.3 | 98.4 | 96.4 | 97.7 |
| Q2 2020 | 99.0 | 99.6 | 92.8 | 99.9 |
| Q1 2020 | 101.6 | 103.2 | 112.0 | 100.2 |
Quarterly price indices, 2020 = 100.
Price indices by input, Spain and the EU
| Input | Spain, Q2 2026 | On a year earlier | EU, Q2 2026 | 2025 average | Highest since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All farm inputs | 130.2p | +3.3% | 138.3 | 126.6 | 158.1 Q3 2022 |
| Seeds and planting stock | 123.0p | +0.3% | 126.8 | 122.5 | 123.6 Q1 2025 |
| Energy and lubricants | 150.5p | +25.8% | 178.9 | 128.8 | 239.9 Q3 2022 |
| Electricity | 111.5p | +4.3% | 145.5 | 121.6 | 274.1 Q3 2022 |
| Motor fuels | 192.2p | +44.8% | 192.8 | 137.0 | 213.7 Q3 2022 |
| Fertilisers and soil improvers | 185.5p | +20.9% | 182.4e | 154.9 | 238.9 Q4 2022 |
| Nitrogen fertilisers | 215.8p | +28.3% | 200.6e | 167.7 | 300.3 Q4 2022 |
| Phosphate fertilisers | 168.6p | +31.1% | 182.5e | 143.4 | 168.6 Q2 2026 |
| Potash fertilisers | 142.4p | +12.2% | 136.0e | 129.7 | 208.0 Q3 2022 |
| Compound fertilisers | 195.3p | +17.2% | 180.1e | 168.5 | 238.6 Q4 2022 |
| Plant protection products | 129.0p | +2.2% | 117.7e | 126.4 | 129.0 Q2 2026 |
| Veterinary expenses | 111.6p | +2.2% | 130.9 | 109.5 | 111.6 Q2 2026 |
| Animal feed | 121.3p | −3.0% | 124.8 | 124.0 | 157.8 Q4 2022 |
| Straight feed | 118.3p | −3.2% | 124.4 | 119.4 | 162.7 Q4 2023 |
| Compound feed | 121.9p | −3.0% | 124.8 | 124.9 | 159.0 Q4 2022 |
| Maintenance of materials | 133.6p | +6.0% | 133.9 | 127.6 | 133.6 Q2 2026 |
| Maintenance of buildings | 133.0p | +3.9% | 141.9 | 130.4 | 133.5 Q1 2026 |
| Other goods and services | 130.9p | +5.2% | 124.9 | 125.9 | 135.1 Q3 2022 |
| Investment goods and services | 126.3p | +1.7% | 130.2 | 125.3 | 129.4 Q1 2026 |
| Machinery and equipment | 126.3p | +0.6% | 128.0 | 126.4 | 131.3 Q1 2026 |
| Tractors | 124.5p | −8.5% | 125.1 | 136.3 | 147.8 Q1 2024 |
| Buildings | 125.9p | +4.9% | 135.4 | 121.8 | 128.7 Q3 2023 |
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 Spain, 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 | Spain | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulphate (AS), granular per tonne of N | 1,564 | 1,472 | +6.3% |
| Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) per tonne of N | 1,472 | 1,324 | +11.1% |
| Ammonium nitrate (AN), granular per tonne of N | 1,649 | 1,220 | +35.2% |
| Urea, granular per tonne of N | 1,154 | 1,099 | +5.0% |
| Single superphosphate (SSP) per tonne of P₂O₅ | 1,812 | 2,452 | −26.1% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), granular per tonne of K₂O | 813 | 712 | +14.1% |
| Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄) per tonne of K₂O | 1,717 | 1,650 | +4.1% |
Feed prices per tonne in Spain, 2025
Average farm-gate prices in euro per tonne, compared with the median of the EU countries that report them. Source: Eurostat.
| Feed | Spain | EU median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder wheat | 251 | 191 | +31.2% |
| Fodder barley | 238 | 184 | +29.2% |
| Oats | 243 | 175 | +38.9% |
| Grain maize | 248 | 237 | +4.8% |
| Wheat bran | 332 | 179 | +85.2% |
| Soybean meal | 353 | 424 | −16.9% |
| Dried sugar beet pulp | 327 | 272 | +20.4% |
| Dried lucerne | 284 | 254 | +11.6% |
| Cereal straw | 104 | 94 | +10.5% |
| Triticale | 230 | 172 | +33.8% |
| Sunflower seed meal | 234 | 268 | −12.8% |
Left out as more than 2.5 times above or below the median of other countries: meadow hay.
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Questions and answers
How much have farm input prices risen in Spain?
Eurostat’s index of prices farmers in Spain pay for goods and services stood at 130.2 in Q2 2026 (2020 = 100), up 30.2% on the 2020 average and up 3.3% on a year earlier. The EU index was 138.3.
How have fertiliser prices changed in Spain?
The fertiliser price index for Spain was 185.5 in Q2 2026, up 20.9% on a year earlier. Its highest level since 2020 was 238.9 in Q4 2022.
How much does fertiliser cost in Spain?
In 2025, farmers in Spain paid on average EUR 1,472 per tonne of N for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), EUR 1,154 per tonne of N for granular urea, EUR 1,649 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
Other countries
Farmland prices and rents in Spain →
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.