Producer price growth, UK: February 2026

Producer Price Trends for February 2026

In the twelve months leading up to February 2026, the cost of goods and services purchased by producers increased by 0.5%, reversing the revised 0.4% decline recorded in January. Meanwhile, the prices manufacturers charged for their goods at the factory gate climbed by 1.7% over the year, though this was a slowdown from the 2.5% annual rise seen in January.

Looking at monthly changes for February 2026, producer input prices went up by 0.8%, while output prices at the factory gate dropped by 0.5%. The Import Price Index (IPI) also edged higher, rising 0.3% over the year.

This month’s Producer Price Index (PPI) figures incorporate updated weighting, reflecting the annual chain-linking process.