More than 5,000 items of food and beverages will be raised in price this month, according to a survey by a credit bureau.
Credit bureaus say it will be another rush of price increases.
"Teikoku Databank" has summarized the price increase movements of 195 companies, including 90 unlisted manufacturers from this survey, in addition to 105 major domestic food and beverage manufacturers as of the end of last month. .
According to this, 5463 items of food and beverages will be raised in price this month, including "re-raise" and "substantial price increase" that reduces the content without changing the price.
This is the second largest number after last October's 7,864 items, and credit research companies are saying that there will be a rush to raise prices again.
In addition, the total number of food and beverage items that have already been raised or are scheduled to be raised this year is 12,054 items, and the pace of price increases is accelerating compared to last year.
The average price increase rate for this year is 16%, and the reason for the price increase is the high price of raw materials and the increase in energy prices.
A credit research company analyzes that companies that raise the real price of confectionery and other products are conspicuous.
Looking at the items that will be raised in price this year, 6657 items of "processed foods" such as frozen foods account for 55% of the total, 2236 items of "seasonings" such as soy sauce and dressing, import wine etc. There are 1810 items for "alcoholic beverages/beverages" and 944 items for "confectionery".
Teikoku Databank said, "There are many companies that have not yet been able to fully pass on the costs that rose last year, and it is expected that they will continue to raise prices for the time being."
Main price increase foods in February
In February, the prices of frozen foods, seasonings, confectionery, etc. will be raised one after another.
Here is a summary of the main household foods that are scheduled to increase in price.
frozen food, etc.
[Nichirei Foods]
The shipping price of almost all frozen foods for home use will be raised by approximately 6% to 20% from the delivery date of February 1st.
[Maruha Nichiro]
Approximately 2% to 17% for 106 frozen food items, 5% to 25% for 56 items such as canned food, and 4% to 22% for 39 surimi food items, based on the shipping price from the delivery on February 1st. , Increased the price of 23 cup jelly items by about 7% to 15%.
[Nissui]
The shipping prices of 84 home-use frozen foods, such as Chikuwa no Isobe-age and Champon, will be raised by about 6% to 25% from delivery on February 1st.
[Ajinomoto Frozen Foods]
The shipping price of 51 home-use frozen foods will be increased by approximately 6% to 16% starting from February 1st.
[Table Mark]
From February 1st, the shipping price of 66 home-use frozen foods will be increased by approximately 3% to 19%.
[Nisshin Seifun Werna]
The suggested retail price excluding tax for 18 frozen food items such as carbonara will be raised by about 8% to 9% from the delivery date of February 1st.
seasoning, etc.
[Kagome]
The shipping prices of 65 food items, including tomato ketchup, have been increased from 10.1% to 19.6%, and the prices of 86 beverage items, including tomato juice, have been increased from 6.7% to 12.5%, starting from February 1st.
Starting on February 21st, the price of six 1-liter beverages, such as tomato juice, will be reduced to 900 milliliters.
[Bulldog Sauce]
The suggested retail price of 40 home-use sauces will be increased by 7% to 22% from shipment on February 1st.
[Squid sauce]
The suggested retail price of 42 home-use sauces will be increased by 7% to 23% from the shipment on February 1st.
[Nagatanien]
From the delivery on February 1, the suggested retail price excluding tax for 28 commercial products such as "adult furikake bonito" and "grilled pork fried rice" will be raised by about 7% to 14%.
Confectionery, Frozen desserts, Dietary supplements
[Ezaki Glico]
From February 1st to April 1st, 338 items such as "Pocky Chocolate" and "Papico Chocolate Coffee" and frozen desserts will be increased in shipping price by 3% to 16%.
For 7 items including some of "Bisco", the actual price will be increased by reducing the content volume by 10% to 14% from the shipment on February 7th.
[Japan Frito-Lay]
From February 6th to March 6th, the shipping price of 21 products such as "Doritos" and "Mike Popcorn" will be increased by 5.5% to 20.6%.
[Otsuka Pharmaceutical] Starting
on February 1st, the suggested retail prices of 55 items, including sweets such as "Calorie Mate" and "SOYJOY" and nutritional supplements, will be raised by approximately 8% to 26%.
Beverages, jelly, alcoholic beverages
[Asahi Soft Drinks]
The suggested retail price of 355ml cans and 345ml cans of "Monster" brand carbonated beverages will be raised by approximately 12% starting with shipments on February 1st.
[Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage]
Starting on February 1st, the suggested retail prices of 27 items, including “Kirate Lemon” and “Jikkuri Kotokoto” brand beverages and soups, will be raised by 5% to 13%.
[House Wellness Foods]
From February 1st, the suggested retail price excluding tax for 6 jelly products sold under brands such as "PERFECT VITAMIN" will be raised by approximately 10%.
[Megmilk Snow Brand]
From the shipment on February 1st, the suggested retail price excluding tax of 56 beverages and desserts such as "Snow Brand Coffee" will be increased by 3.5% to 26.1%.
[Mercian] Starting
on February 1st, the shipping prices of approximately 480 domestic and imported wines will be increased by 2% to 12%, 12 plum wines will be increased by 8%, and 44 types of shochu will be increased by 1% to 3%.
Survey of 100 major NHK companies: more than 40% scheduled to raise prices
NHK conducted a survey of 100 major domestic companies from December last year to January this year, and received responses from all companies.
Among them, when asked if they would raise the price of the products and services they provide, 43 companies answered that they were planning to raise the price.
Twenty-two companies answered that they were considering raising prices, and it is expected that many companies will continue to raise prices in the future.
In addition, when we asked the companies that answered that they "plan to raise prices" or "considering raising prices" with multiple answers, 43 answered "because raw material prices are expected to rise," Not enough" and "Because we anticipate rising energy prices" were both 34 companies.
In the free comments in the questionnaire, "In addition to the high cost of energy and raw materials, we expect an increase in logistics costs," and "In order to realize stable procurement and stable production, it is necessary to fairly share the increase in external costs in the supply chain. It is essential to do so,” was also heard.