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Japan to see price hikes for 2,566 food items in July
In July, Japan will see a price increase for 2,566 food items, driven primarily by rising crude oil and naphtha prices affecting packaging and raw material costs. This surge in prices includes instant noodles and bread products, with 1,084 processed foods and 1,078 types of bread impacted. This marks a 21.9% increase in the number of items subject to price hikes from the previous year, with a total of 14,902 products facing price increases this year. Experts expect food prices to peak by October, potentially affecting 20,000 items annually.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 08:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- 2,566 food products will see price increases in July.
- Major contributors include processed foods and bread products.
- Price hikes attributed to higher crude oil and naphtha costs.
- 21.9% increase in items affected compared to last year.
- Projected peak of food price hikes might reach 20,000 items this year.
Interesting facts
- This is the first rise in food prices in seven months.
- The cumulative number of price-increased items has exceeded 10,000 for five consecutive years.
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