Index of purchase prices of the means of agricultural production 2024, 2nd quarter

Purchase prices of the means of agricultural production fell slightly in the second quarter of 2024

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Statistics Finland reports that the purchase prices of the means of agricultural production decreased by 2.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year’s corresponding period. The prices of goods and services consumed in agriculture were 3.8 per cent lower than a year ago. On the other hand, goods and services contributing to agricultural investment were 1,2 per cent more expensive.

Key selections

  • Prices of fertilizers decreased by 11.8 per cent during the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.
  • The price of energy decreased by 1 per cent during the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.
  • Prices of animal feeding stuffs decreased by 9 per cent during the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.
  • Prices of goods and services contributing to agricultural investment increased by 1.2 per cent during the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Index of purchase prices of the means of agricultural production [online publication].
Reference period: 2024, 2nd quarter. ISSN=2814-4686 . Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 3.10.2026].
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Marianne Rautelin
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