Dutch Grocery Prices Continue to Rise
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, even as overall price growth slows.
Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) 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 rose 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.
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Author's summary: Dutch grocery prices are rising faster than in neighboring countries.