The Turkish Statistical Institute released the Agricultural Input Price Index data for August.
The Agricultural Input Price Index rose 3.41% in August compared with the previous month. The index increased 21.15% from December of last year, 30.28% compared with August 2025 and 33.05% according to 12-month averages.
Increase in major groups
In August, the index for goods and services used in agriculture rose 3.77% from the previous month, while the index for goods and services contributing to agricultural investment rose 1.17%.
Compared with the same month last year, the index for goods and services used in agriculture increased 31.63%, while the index for goods and services contributing to agricultural investment rose 22.16%.
Energy and lubricants lead annual increase
According to annual Agricultural Input Price Index data, the subgroups with the lowest increases in August were materials, at 21.16%, and agricultural pesticides, at 22.59%.
The subgroups with the highest annual increases were energy and lubricants, at 43.14%, and seeds and planting material, at 31.19%.
Energy and lubricants lead monthly increase
According to monthly Agricultural Input Price Index data, eight subgroups recorded lower changes, while three subgroups recorded higher changes.
Fertilizers and soil conditioners recorded the lowest change in August, rising 0.59% from the previous month. Energy and lubricants recorded the highest monthly increase, at 9.58%.