Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
Grocery prices in the Netherlands are rising faster than in neighboring countries, according to European inflation data. Economists and politicians are increasingly alarmed by persistent food inflation, despite overall price growth slowing.
Data from Statistics Netherlands shows that in September, Dutch food prices were 3.7 percent higher than a year earlier, above the European average of 3 percent. In comparison, prices rose 3.2 percent in Belgium and 2.9 percent in Germany.
- Beef prices increased by 34 percent
- Coffee prices increased by 22 percent
- Chocolate prices increased by 19 percent
The Netherlands remains the Western European country with the steepest annual grocery price rise, fueling political debate and public frustration.
The issue has Dutch shoppers paying more than their Belgian and German counterparts.
Author's summary: Dutch grocery prices rise faster than neighbors.