Spain food prices see sharp rises in berries, citrus, and eggs

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Food prices in Spain have shown significant volatility, with various sectors experiencing sharp increases in costs. According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) and studies by Facua-Consumidores en Acción, fresh berries saw a massive year-on-year increase of 35.7%, while citrus fruits rose by 17.1%. Other notable increases include green legumes (+15.9%), eggs (+12.5%), and fresh fish (+7.8%).

On a monthly basis, iceberg lettuce and wheat flour have also seen price hikes. Iceberg lettuce prices rose by an average of 3.6% between August and September, with some retailers reporting increases as high as 16.6%. Wheat flour increased by 2.2% on average, driven in part by a generalized lack of cereal supply in the national market due to rising production costs and insufficient rainfall.

Conversely, some products have become more affordable. Coffee, sugar, cereals, and chocolate have seen price decreases over the last year. Specifically, coffee fell by 4.2%, sugar by 3.1%, and cereals by 3%.