UK Straw Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK straw prices were 162.3 in June 2026 — 62.3% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), up 35% year on year@endif.
UK Straw price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 162.3 (62.3% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | +35% |
| Index five-year change | -6% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of straw has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Straw itself is usually quoted £ per tonne or per bale. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Straw price frequently asked questions
Are UK straw prices going up or down?
UK straw prices in June 2026 were up 35% on a year earlier.
What is the straw price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of straw has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 162.3 means prices are 62.3% 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.
Related Other prices
Source: DEFRA Agricultural Price Indices, Crown copyright, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.