UK Finished (Clean) Cattle Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK finished (clean) cattle prices were 175.7 in June 2026 — 75.7% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), down 6.3% year on year@endif.
UK Finished (Clean) Cattle price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 175.7 (75.7% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | -6.3% |
| Index five-year change | +55% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of finished (clean) cattle has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Finished (Clean) Cattle itself is usually quoted pence per kg deadweight. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Finished (Clean) Cattle price frequently asked questions
Are UK finished (clean) cattle prices going up or down?
UK finished (clean) cattle prices in June 2026 were down 6.3% on a year earlier.
What is the finished (clean) cattle price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of finished (clean) cattle has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 175.7 means prices are 75.7% 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.