During the first ten months of 2025, Spaniards faced a significant increase in the price of everyday goods. The most notable rises were seen in eggs, coffee, and chocolate—these items topped the list for price hikes in supermarkets across the country.
Eggs confidently took the lead in price growth: over the year, their price rose by nearly a quarter. From January to October, eggs became 21.7% more expensive, and compared to October last year, the increase was 22.5%. This trend has persisted for eight consecutive months, with monthly growth exceeding 10%. In October alone, eggs were 5.1% more expensive than in September.
Coffee isn’t far behind: its price jumped by 17.6% over the same period. The reasons are both domestic and global. Droughts and frosts in supplier countries, along with logistics challenges due to geopolitical conflicts, have led to reduced supplies and rising costs. Additional pressure came from China’s surging demand, as it ramps up purchases.
Chocolate, a favorite for many, saw prices climb by 13.9%. Early in the year, the rate of increase was even higher, but by autumn the situation had stabilized somewhat. In October, chocolate cost 16.1% more than a year earlier, although in some months of 2025 the price increase reached up to 25%. Improved weather conditions in West Africa and expanded production in Ecuador have helped balance the market a bit, but prices remain high.
Not only these products have come under inflationary pressure. Beef and cocoa (including cocoa powder) have also seen significant price increases—by 13.6% and 12.7% respectively. Fruits, nuts, fish, dairy products, and butter have shown a more moderate rise, but the impact on family budgets is still noticeable.
Interestingly, despite the overall rise in prices, olive oil was the only product to become cheaper over the past year—down by 41.6%. However, if you look at a longer period, since 2021, its price has actually increased by 53.7%. In October 2025, prices began rising again, adding 2.7% in just one month.
Overall, food inflation in Spain over the first ten months of 2025 has added half a percentage point to the overall consumer price index, which grew by 2.4%. For many families, this means having to rethink their habits and look for more affordable alternatives.
