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IELKA: Inflation in supermarkets at 1.06%

The stable trend observed is influenced by specific categories, with groceries and non-food items recording decreases in 2025, while fresh meat, chocolates and breakfast items recording increases

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Product prices in supermarket chains remained almost unchanged in December 2024-November 2025, according to a survey by the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA).

The stable trend observed is influenced by specific categories, with groceries and non-food items recording decreases in 2025, while fresh meat, chocolates and breakfast items recording increases.

According to the survey, inflation in supermarket chains was around +1.06% over the 12 months, while monthly inflation ranged from 0.09% to 2.47%, which indicates a relatively low fluctuation.

Lower than the EU average food inflation

These figures are also in line with Eurostat data. Specifically, Greece had the ninth lowest inflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.6%) in the European Union in October 2025 compared to the European average of 3%.

The harmonized index of food and non-alcoholic beverages remained lower than the European average, while in several months the price differed by almost 3 percentage points.

The categories with the largest price reductions

  • Detergents and cleaning supplies -7.11%
  • Pet food and supplies -4.15%
  • Grocery -3.82%
  • Stationery, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products -2.63%
  • Disposable items, household items -0.99%

The categories with the largest increases

  • Biscuits, chocolates, confectionery +9.64%
  • Fresh meats +7.64%
  • Breakfast items and beverages +5.54%
  • Fresh fish and seafood +4.08%
  • Dairy products and refrigerated juices: +2.75%

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