No. of Food Items to See Price Hikes in Japan to More than Triple in Sept.
Teikoku Databank said higher oil, logistics and import costs are driving the increases, with seasoning products accounting for the largest share.
- In September, 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in price, marking the highest monthly total in more than three years, according to a Teikoku Databank survey released Monday.
- Rising crude oil and naphtha costs linked to the Middle East crisis, combined with a weaker yen and higher logistics expenses, drove the latest wave of price hikes across 195 major manufacturers.
- Seasoning products comprise the largest segment with 1,959 items, followed by 1,848 processed foods from manufacturers including Nissui Corp. and TableMark preparing to raise prices.
- Convenience store operator Lawson and sushi chain Kura Sushi recently announced price cuts on select items, though a Teikoku Databank spokesperson said, "Price cuts are unlikely to spread across the food manufacturing sector."
- Confirmed price hikes for 19,083 items this year put the annual total on track to exceed 20,000 for the second consecutive year, with more than 3,000 additional items expected to rise in October.
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Nearly 5,000 food, beverage items in Japan to see price hikes in September
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The number of affected items is up about threefold from a year earlier, and is set to be the fourth-largest rise on record and the highest monthly total so far in 2026.
Number of food items to see price hikes in Japan to more than triple in September
TOKYO: The prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for a month in more than three years, a research firm's survey showed Monday (Aug 31), Kyodo News reported.
No. of food items to see price hikes in Japan to more than triple in Sept.
The prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for a month in more than three years, a research firm's survey showed Monday.
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September will see price increases on nearly 5,000 food items, marking the biggest rush of price hikes in 2026. Starting September 1st, price increases will be seen on select products including Kikkoman soy sauce and noodle soup base, Mitsukan grain vinegar, and Yamaki noodle soup base, totaling nearly 2,000 items in the "seasonings" category. In the "dairy products" category, Morinaga Milk Industry and Snow Brand Megmilk will raise prices on so…
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