UK Malting Barley Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK malting barley prices were 113.9 in June 2026 — 13.9% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), down 5.5% year on year@endif.
UK Malting Barley price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 113.9 (13.9% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | -5.5% |
| Index five-year change | -4.9% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of malting barley has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Malting Barley itself is usually quoted £ per tonne. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Malting Barley price frequently asked questions
Are UK malting barley prices going up or down?
UK malting barley prices in June 2026 were down 5.5% on a year earlier.
What is the malting barley price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of malting barley has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 113.9 means prices are 13.9% 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.