The producer price index in agriculture for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 15.6% in comparison with the same quarter of 2024 as a result of the increase in the crop output price index - by 26.7%, and in the animal output price index - by 5.8%.
Compared to the previous year (on an annual basis), the prices of agricultural output went up by 13.5%, as in crop output they increased by 25.5% and in animal output - by 2.9%.
In crop output, in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same quarter of 2024, the most significant rise was recorded in the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables - by 120.6% and 8.5%, respectively.
Compared to 2024 (on an annual basis), the trend remains unchanged, with the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables increasing by 125.6% and 16.6%, respectively.
In animal output, in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same quarter of 2024, the prices of live animals went down by 0.2%, while prices for livestock products increased by 14.4%.
Compared to 2024 (on an annual basis), a decrease was reported in the prices of live animals - by 1.1%, while the prices of animal products increased - by 8.6%.
The agricultural consumer goods and services price index for the second quarter of 2025 decreased by 0.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year and by 0.3% compared to 2024 (on an annual basis).
The biggest decrease, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024, was recorded in the prices of: mineral fertilizers - by 1.6%, and plant protection products - by 0.6%.
Compared to the previous year, the most significant decline was in the prices of: plant protection products - by 1.0%, and of mineral fertilizers - by 0.6%.
