The highest price increase recorded over the last year was the value of this food, much consumed in Portugal. Its price has risen sharply, widely exceeding the remaining food cabal products.
It was the bull’s meat that faced the most, with a 46% increase between April 17, 2024 and April 16, 2025. This difference corresponds to 4.08 euros than in the same period of the previous year.
Other products with significant increases
The eggs appear shortly on the list, with an increase of 38% in the price, which represents another 56 cents. Thirdly, the black fish increased 31%, with 2.37 euros more expensive than the previous year.
These data result from the monitoring of the food cabaz of 63 essential goods, made by, with the objective of evaluating the evolution of the cost of living associated with basic feeding in Portugal.
Cabaz Food exceeds 230 euros
The current value of Cabaz Food reached this week the 236.87 euros. This set includes products such as meat, fish, frozen, fruits, vegetables, dairy products and grocery store, including turkey, chicken, carapau, hake, onion, potato, carrot, banana, apple, orange, rice, spaghetti, sugar, smell, milk, cheese and butter.
Price variation in these goods has a direct impact on families’ finances, especially those that maintain a regular consumption of animal products.
Changes along the production chain
Registered increases may be associated with various factors, such as production and transportation costs, animal feed and climatic phenomena that influence supply. Although the report does not identify specific causes, the widespread rise in animal products stands out.
The effects accumulated along the supply chain, from the producer to the end consumer, are clearly reflected in the prices practiced in each food, in supermarkets.
We recommend:
Animal products dominate increases
The data show a clear tendency to worsen in the prices of animal products. In addition to the beef, the eggs and the black fish, they recorded sharp climbs, which press domestic budgets.
Even products with less impact per unit, such as eggs, reveal significant percentage increases, contributing to an additional charge in regular purchases.
Impact on consumer choices
With prices rising, many consumers are forced to adapt their buying habits, looking for more affordable alternatives or reducing consumption of certain products.
The evolution of food cabaz serves as a faithful portrait of the economic situation experienced by families and helps to better understand the challenges of everyday life regarding food.
Monitoring continues in the coming months
Deco Proteste will continue to follow regularly the price variation of food cabaz, allowing you to realize if this trend remains, slows or reverses. Data collection is based on real prices practiced in the country’s main retailers.
This follow -up is essential to maintain transparency and to allow consumers to be informed about changes in the cost of each food individually.
Also read:
