UK Chicken (Poultry Meat) Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK chicken (poultry meat) prices were 103.4 in June 2026 — 3.4% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), down 1% year on year@endif.
UK Chicken (Poultry Meat) price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 103.4 (3.4% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | -1% |
| Index five-year change | +2.8% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of chicken (poultry meat) has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Chicken (Poultry Meat) itself is usually quoted pence per kg. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Chicken (Poultry Meat) price frequently asked questions
Are UK chicken (poultry meat) prices going up or down?
UK chicken (poultry meat) prices in June 2026 were down 1% on a year earlier.
What is the chicken (poultry meat) price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of chicken (poultry meat) has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 103.4 means prices are 3.4% 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.