Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
Grocery prices in the Netherlands continue to rise 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 show 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 issue has fueled political debate and public frustration as Dutch shoppers continue to pay more than their Belgian and German counterparts.
The Netherlands remains the Western European country with the steepest annual grocery price rise.
Author's summary: Dutch grocery prices exceed neighboring countries' rates.