UK Calves Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK calves prices were 370 in June 2026 — 270% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), up 26.9% year on year@endif.
UK Calves price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 370 (270% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | +26.9% |
| Index five-year change | +135% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of calves has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Calves itself is usually quoted £ per head. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Calves price frequently asked questions
Are UK calves prices going up or down?
UK calves prices in June 2026 were up 26.9% on a year earlier.
What is the calves price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of calves has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 370 means prices are 270% above the 2020 average.
Where does this data come from?
From official DEFRA statistics published on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence: the Agricultural Price Index for the trend. We do not republish restricted commercial data.
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Source: DEFRA Agricultural Price Indices, Crown copyright, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.