Agricultural input and investment prices in Cyprus fell 2.62% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, while producer prices for agricultural products rose 5.4%, according to data from the state statistical service, Cystat.
The price index for agricultural intermediate consumption and investment stood at 121.37, using 2020 as the base year. Some key costs declined, although farmers continued to face higher prices for machinery, transport equipment and agricultural materials.
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Key Input Costs Move In Different Directions
Prices for seeds and planting stock fell 19.4%, the sharpest annual decline among the main input categories. Electricity costs also decreased, dropping 10.95% year over year. Other costs increased. Prices for transport equipment and tractors rose 16.5%, while agricultural materials became 8.23% more expensive.
Producer Prices Rise Across Crops And Livestock
The producer price index for agricultural products reached 134.24, up 5.4% from a year earlier. Crop production led the increase, with its index rising 7.09% to 156.20. Livestock prices also increased, with the sector’s index reaching 124.38, up 4.55% year over year.
Tomatoes And Beef Post The Largest Gains
Tomato prices surged 90% in the first quarter, while apple prices rose 29.5%. Producer prices for seedlings fell 19.4%. Among livestock products, beef recorded the largest increase at 59%. Pork prices declined 15.4%, marking the biggest fall in the category.
Farmers Face Mixed Cost Pressures
Lower prices for seeds, planting stock and electricity could ease some pressure on farmers. Higher machinery, transport equipment and material costs, however, continue to add to production expenses.
At the same time, stronger producer prices for products such as tomatoes and beef could improve returns for producers in those segments.
