In July 2025, the inflation rate for food prices in the United Kingdom was measured at 4.9 percent. A period of continuous deflation between March 2015 and January 2017 preceded a return to a sustained rise in the cost of food from February 2017 onwards. While food prices were deflating between September 2020 and July 2021, they started increasing rapidly from August 2021 to March 2023. The inflation rate started to decline from April 2023, but is picking up again in 2025.Inflation rate and consumer price indexInflation is commonly measured via the consumer price index, which illustrates changes to prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. An annualized percentage change in the price index constitutes a measure of inflation. In order to maintain an inflation rate at a stable level, to enable the general public and businesses to plan their spending, the Government set a two percent inflation target for the Bank of England. The discounter boom The increase in food prices in the United Kingdom has shifted shopping behaviors amongst consumers. Value is now key and shoppers are changing their retailer loyalties. Aldi, the German discount supermarket retailer, overtook Morrisons as Great Britain's fourth largest supermarket in September of 2022. Aldi's market share reached double digits for the first time in April 2023. It is yet to be seen if Lidl, Aldi's discounter competitor, can also continue to rise up in the ranks and eventually take over Morrisons as the fifth leading food retailer.

Cost of food in Argentina increased 28.60 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Argentina Food Inflation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In April 2025, the inflation rate for food in Ireland was at 3.4 percent. In comparison to the same month of the previous year, the cost of food increased by 0.7 percent. Since 2021, Ireland has a positive inflation after having a negative inflation from January 2017 to mid 2021. Food Inflation is reported by the Central Statistics Office Ireland.

Cost of food in India decreased 5.02 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - India Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 188.73 index points, an increase from 171.324 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Israel from 2017 to 2021 is 180.027 index points. The minimum value, 171.324 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 188.73 index points was recorded in 2021.

Cost of food in Somalia increased 4.80 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Somalia Food Inflation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nigeria: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 101.71 index points, an increase from 84.436 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 2017 to 2021 is 93.073 index points. The minimum value, 84.436 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 101.71 index points was recorded in 2021.

Since 2015, the consumer price index (CPI) of food in the United States has increased every year except for 2016, when the CPI decreased by *** percent. The increase of CPI for food compared to the previous year was the highest in 2022, at *** percent.

The dataset used in this analysis is derived from food price data spanning the years 2017 to 2023. The primary source for this dataset is Statistics Canada, the national statistical agency of Canada. The dataset covers a range of food prices, offering insights into trends and patterns over the specified period. For more detailed information or access to the original dataset, please visit the official Statistics Canada website at : https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1810024502

New Zealand Food Price Index: Grocery Food: Milk, Cheese & Eggs data was reported at 1,302.000 Jun2006=1000 in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,301.000 Jun2006=1000 for Nov 2017. New Zealand Food Price Index: Grocery Food: Milk, Cheese & Eggs data is updated monthly, averaging 1,167.000 Jun2006=1000 from Jun 1999 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,351.000 Jun2006=1000 in Jun 2014 and a record low of 880.000 Jun2006=1000 in Mar 2000. New Zealand Food Price Index: Grocery Food: Milk, Cheese & Eggs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.I010: Food Price Index: Jun2006=1000.

China Agricultural Product Price Index 200: Wholesale: Food Basket data was reported at 97.300 2015=100 in 22 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.460 2015=100 for 15 Jul 2018. China Agricultural Product Price Index 200: Wholesale: Food Basket data is updated daily, averaging 99.910 2015=100 from Jan 2017 (Median) to 22 Jul 2018, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 119.630 2015=100 in 25 Feb 2018 and a record low of 91.630 2015=100 in 16 Jul 2017. China Agricultural Product Price Index 200: Wholesale: Food Basket data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Inflation – Table CN.IC: Agricultural Product Price Index: Wholesale: Weekly.

Key information about Indonesia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change

• Indonesia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change was reported at 4.249 % in Nov 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.994 % for Oct 2025.
• Indonesia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data is updated monthly, averaging 5.691 % from Jan 2008 to Nov 2025, with 215 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.120 % in Sep 2008 and a record low of -0.486 % in Nov 2017.
• Indonesia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly.

CEIC calculates Consumer Food Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Food Price Index. Statistics Indonesia provides Consumer Food Price Index with base 2022=100. Consumer Food Price Index Growth from January 2020 onwards covers Food, Beverage, and Tobacco. Consumer Food Price Index Growth prior to January 2024 is calculated from Consumer Food Price Index with base 2018=100. Consumer Food Price Index Growth prior to January 2020 is calculated from Consumer Food Price Index with base 2012=100 and prior to January 2014 is calculated from Consumer Food Price Index with base 2007=100, which cover Food only.

Laos: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 88.57 index points, an increase from 82.267 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 2017 to 2021 is 85.419 index points. The minimum value, 82.267 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 88.57 index points was recorded in 2021.

Romania: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 81.63 index points, an increase from 73.693 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Romania from 2017 to 2021 is 77.662 index points. The minimum value, 73.693 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 81.63 index points was recorded in 2021.

Portugal: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 117.83 index points, an increase from 111.797 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 2017 to 2021 is 114.814 index points. The minimum value, 111.797 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 117.83 index points was recorded in 2021.

Estonia: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 115.12 index points, an increase from 106.699 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 2017 to 2021 is 110.91 index points. The minimum value, 106.699 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 115.12 index points was recorded in 2021.

Graph and download economic data for Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy (Chain-Type Price Index) (PCEPILFE) from Jan 1959 to Aug 2025 about core, chained, headline figure, energy, PCE, consumption expenditures, consumption, personal, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Monthly average retail prices for food, household supplies, personal care items, cigarettes and gasoline. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Prices are in Canadian current dollars.

This dataset contains monthly retail price data for a wide range of consumer products sold in various Canadian provinces over several years. It has been enriched with tax, category, and classification metadata for deeper insights.

Usefulness of the Dataset

This dataset can be used for:

Use Case	Description
Price Trend Analysis	Track price movements over time, province, and product category.
Inflation Studies	Examine inflation on essentials vs non-essentials over time.
Regional Price Comparison	Analyze cost disparities for the same goods across provinces.
Tax Policy Impact	Understand how tax laws affect consumer pricing by region.
Budget Optimization	Identify high-cost vs low-cost essentials for better planning.
Machine Learning Integration	Use in models for price prediction or consumer segmentation.

Purpose and Use Cases

This dataset is ideal for:

🏛️ Policy Analysis

Understand how federal and provincial taxes shape price access — especially for essentials like milk, bread, or medications.

🧍‍♀️ Consumer Insights

See how costs for personal care, food, and baby goods evolve month-over-month in each region.

💸 Inflation & Seasonality

Analyze how monthly or yearly trends (e.g., holiday spikes or inflation events) affect product pricing.

🌍 Social Impact Studies

Measure product accessibility gaps between provinces for low-income consumers or high-tax regions.

🛍️ Retail & Budget Planning

Guide families, retailers, or policymakers on where and when to buy or subsidize certain products.

INPC: YoY: Aracaju: Food and Beverage: Domicile Food: Meat data was reported at 11.370 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.410 % for Feb 2025. INPC: YoY: Aracaju: Food and Beverage: Domicile Food: Meat data is updated monthly, averaging -0.470 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.170 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -12.210 % in Mar 2024. INPC: YoY: Aracaju: Food and Beverage: Domicile Food: Meat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.IC020: Consumer Price Index - INPC: POF: 2017-2018: Dec1993=100: Year-on-Year: by Municipality: Sergipe: Aracajú.