Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
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, despite overall price growth slowing.
- In September, Dutch food prices were 3.7 percent higher than a year earlier.
- The European average was 3 percent, with Belgium at 3.2 percent and Germany at 2.9 percent.
- The sharpest increases in the Netherlands were seen in beef (34 percent), coffee (22 percent), and chocolate (19 percent).
The Netherlands remains the Western European country with the steepest annual grocery price rise, fueling political debate and public frustration.
Despite a monthly slowdown, Dutch shoppers continue to pay more than their Belgian and German counterparts.
Author's summary: Dutch grocery prices rise faster than neighbors.