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United Kingdom PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 ()

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.PPIIN.M.NSA.ITEM-GHCP.NACE-C203

Latest (y/y)3.3%September 2026
Previous (y/y)4.3%August 2026
Level126.9September 2026

United Kingdom PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 () was up 3.3% year on year in September 2026, compared with 4.3% in August 2026.

The level stood at 126.9 (index (2015=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.2% (Feb 2024) to 13.5% (Jan 2023), averaging 2.4%.

United Kingdom PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 (), annual % change, Feb 2011 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%30%20122014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
United Kingdom PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 (), annual % change, Feb 2011 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
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United Kingdom PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 (), level (index (2015=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026126.93.3
August 2026128.14.3
July 2026127.73.5
June 2026128.75.9
May 2026128.45.5
April 2026128.34.2
March 2026125.35.2
February 2026126.24.6
January 2026126.63.5
December 2025124.53.2
November 2025125.63.6
October 2025122.61.2
September 2025122.81.8
August 2025122.8−0.6
July 2025123.4−0.5
June 2025121.5−1.7
May 2025121.7−0.5
April 2025123.10.3
March 2025119.1−2.4
February 2025120.7−1.6
January 2025122.3−0.9
December 2024120.6−3.4
November 2024121.2−6.6
October 2024121.1−5.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (200 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationFebruary 2010
Observations200
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (2015=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high13.5% (Jan 2023)
10-year low−11.2% (Feb 2024)
10-year average2.4%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.PPIIN.M.NSA.ITEM-GHCP.NACE-C203

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FAQ

What is the current pPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 3.3% year on year for September 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.PPIIN.M.NSA.ITEM-GHCP.NACE-C203.

Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “PPI INDEX INPUT - C203 Imported inputs of Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics 2015=100 (UK)”.