UK Onions Prices
In 2025, the average UK onions farm-gate price was about £524 per tonne (£0.52 per kg). That is down 14.5% on a year earlier.
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK onions prices were 94.9 in July 2026 — 5.1% below the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), down 32% year on year@endif.
UK Onions price history (2014–2025)
£ per tonne, annual average farm-gate price. Latest bar = 2025.
The numbers
| Average farm-gate price (2025) | £524 per tonne (£0.52 per kg) |
|---|---|
| Year-on-year change | -14.5% |
| Price index (July 2026, 2020=100) | 94.9 (5.1% below 2020) |
| Index year-on-year | -32% |
| Index five-year change | +16.7% |
Understanding these figures
The average farm-gate price is the annual UK average that growers received (from DEFRA Horticulture Statistics). The index (2020 = 100) shows how prices have moved over time. Both are averages, not live wholesale market quotes; day-to-day prices vary by quality, variety, region and season.
Onions price frequently asked questions
Are UK onions prices going up or down?
UK onions prices in 2025 were down 14.5% on a year earlier.
How much is UK onions?
In 2025, UK growers received an average farm-gate price of about £524 per tonne (£0.52 per kg) for onions, from DEFRA Horticulture Statistics. This is an average; day-to-day market prices vary by quality, variety, region and season.
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, and DEFRA Horticulture Statistics for the average price. We do not republish restricted commercial data.
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Source: DEFRA Agricultural Price Indices and DEFRA Horticulture Statistics, Crown copyright, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Page updated 4 Nov 2026.