They report that the price of coffee has skyrocketed 136% in the last four years
The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has reported that The price of coffee has skyrocketed 136% in the last four yearsan increase that has been noticeable both in the shopping cart and in bars and restaurants, according to a statement.
Specifically, the analysis shows that in 2021, 250 grams of the cheapest blended ground coffee in the supermarket cost 1.22 euros, while four years later, Its average price has shot up to 2.86 euroswhich represents a cumulative increase of 136%.
In this way, The price of soluble decaffeinated Nescafé has increased by 27.7%while Dolce Gusto Espresso Intenso capsules, 16.7% more. For its part, ground coffees from brands such as Candelas, Toscaf, La Estrella, Carrefour, Auchan or Marcilla have doubled their price in less than three years.
A rise in coffee that is not only occurring in Spain, since it is also occurring in other international markets such as the United States and other countries, where a similar evolution has occurred with a strong rise between 2021 and 2022, slight correction in 2023 and a new rebound from mid-2024.
