Agricultural Input Prices Increased by 27.62% Annually in July

September 21, 2026 · Dünya Gazetesi

According to TurkStat data, the Agricultural Input Price Index rose by 27.62% year-on-year in July 2026, with the highest annual increase of 33.07% observed in fertilizers and soil conditioners.

According to the July 2026 Agricultural Input Price Index data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), agricultural costs increased by 27.62% on an annual basis. While the index rose by 0.20% on a monthly basis, the increase compared to last December was recorded as 17.15%, and the increase compared to the twelve-month averages was 33.39%. Among the main expenditure groups, the index for goods and services used in agriculture decreased by 0.01% on a monthly basis, while it increased by 28.82% on an annual basis. The index for goods and services contributing to agricultural investment recorded a monthly increase of 1.48% and an annual increase of 20.53%.

When the sub-groups of TurkStat data were examined, the most significant price increase on an annual basis was observed in the fertilizer and soil conditioners category. The fertilizer and soil conditioners group, one of the fundamental cost components for producers, ranked first with an increase of 33.07% compared to the same period last year. In terms of monthly changes, energy and lubricants stood out. Energy and lubricant costs, which increased by 4.82% in July compared to the previous month, were the input that recorded the highest increase in the monthly expenditures of agricultural enterprises.

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