Greece supermarket prices drop 0.75% in September

Supermarket prices in Greece saw a 0.75% decrease in September 2026 compared to September 2025, according to research by the Institute for Economic and Commercial Research (ELKA). On a monthly basis, the price index fell by 1.65% compared to August 2026.

The most significant price drops occurred in fresh fruits and vegetables (-5.46%), breakfast items and beverages (-4.61%), pet food (-4.20%), fresh fish and seafood (-2.70%), and fresh or frozen doughs (-2.53%). ELKA attributes these declines to market normalization and lower producer prices. Specifically, favorable weather conditions aided fruit and vegetable prices, while beef prices dropped by 4.21% due to stabilized producer costs and imports.

Conversely, some categories experienced increases, including nuts (+3.02%), snacks and appetizers (+2.37%), biscuits and chocolates (+2.17%), baby and children's food (+2.04%), and deli meats (+1.92%).