Comparability
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The statistics are comparable in their current form from 2005 onwards. The price indices are re-based approximately every five years, most recently in 2024 with base year 2020=100, which limits full comparability over long time periods. As of 2025, a new method for collecting fertiliser prices has been introduced, resulting in a data break affecting only the fertiliser price index. The overall price index for agricultural input consumption is still considered comparable over time. The statistics follow common European guidelines and are therefore comparable with similar statistics from other EU countries.
Comparability - geographical
Data is delivered quarterly and yearly to the EU Statistical Office, Eurostat. Data for all EU countries can available at Eurostat. All EU countries are subject to the same rules so that the statistics are produced according to common guidelines and principles.
Comparability over time
The price indices are not fully comparable over long time periods, as the indices are re-based approximately every five years. The most recent re-basing (2020=100) was implemented in 2024. As of 1 January 2025, a new method for collecting fertiliser prices has been introduced, resulting in a data break in the fertiliser price index between 2024 and 2025 in the 2020=100 series. This data break has only limited impact, as fertilisers carry a low weight in the overall price index for agricultural input consumption.
Coherence - cross domain
For selected agricultural products, they are also highlighted by the Knowledge Center for Agriculture, Agriculture and Food.
Coherence - internal
Not relevant for these statistics.