Key Facts
• On July 31, Teikoku Databank announced price hikes for 1,010 food items in August.
• This figure is 1.5 times higher than the same month last year, marking 8 consecutive months of increases.
• Seasonings, including soup stock and ponzu, account for 470 items, the highest category.
• Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, follow with 281 items.
• Processed foods, including frozen foods and packaged rice cakes, total 109 items.
• From January to November 2025, 19,416 items are set for price increases.
• This is 1.5 times the total of 12,520 items recorded in 2024.
• Teikoku Databank predicts annual price hikes will exceed 20,000 items for the first time in two years.
Summary
Teikoku Databank reported that 1,010 food and beverage items will see price increases in August 2025, a 1.5-fold rise compared to the same month last year. This marks the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year increases. Seasonings, including soup stock and ponzu, lead the categories with 470 items, followed by dairy products (281 items) and processed foods (109 items). From January to November 2025, a total of 19,416 items are set for price hikes, 1.5 times the 2024 total. The annual figure is expected to surpass 20,000 items for the first time in two years.
