Agricultural Input Price Index Rises 27.62% Annually

September 23, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

According to TurkStat data, the Agricultural Input Price Index increased by 27.62% year-on-year in July 2026, with the sharpest rise recorded in the fertilizer group at 33.07% annually.

According to the Agricultural Input Price Index data for the July 2026 period announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the acceleration in producer cost increases continues. According to TurkStat data, the Agriculture-GFE index, based on 2020=100, reached 1,000.76 points in July. A limited increase of 0.20% was observed in the index compared to the previous month. However, an increase of 17.15% compared to December of the previous year and 27.62% compared to the same month of the previous year was recorded. Looking at the twelve-month averages, the annual increase rate in agricultural input costs was reported to be 33.39%.

When the main groups of the index were examined, the index for goods and services used in agriculture showed a partial decrease of 0.01% on a monthly basis with 972.32 points. However, this group increased by 28.82% on an annual basis and 34.94% based on twelve-month averages. The index for goods and services contributing to agricultural investment rose to 1,227.93 points, recording an increase of 1.48% compared to the previous month. The annual increase rate in the investment group was calculated as 20.53%, while the increase recorded based on twelve-month averages was 24.46%.

Notable price changes occurred in the sub-groups that constitute the main components of agricultural production. According to TurkStat data, the sub-group with the highest annual price increase was fertilizers and soil conditioners at 33.07%. This increase in fertilizers, one of the largest expenses for producers in the field, reached its peak on an annual basis. On a monthly basis, the sub-group with the fastest increase was recorded as energy and lubricants with an increase rate of 4.82%. This monthly jump in fuel and energy prices directly impacted the farmers' costs for harvest and irrigation operations.

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