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UK Oats Prices

On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK oats prices were 102.2 in June 2026 — 2.2% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), down 7.3% year on year@endif.

UK Oats price trend (2014–2026)

100 14 17 20 23 26 97

Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.

The numbers

Price index (June 2026, 2020=100)102.2 (2.2% above 2020)
Index year-on-year-7.3%
Index five-year change-3.1%

Understanding these figures

This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of oats has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Oats itself is usually quoted £ per tonne. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.

Oats price frequently asked questions

Are UK oats prices going up or down?

UK oats prices in June 2026 were down 7.3% on a year earlier.

What is the oats price index?

It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of oats has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 102.2 means prices are 2.2% 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.