Dairy household staples show price increase year-on-year
Print20 February 2025
Dairy household staples have shown a significant year-on-year increase in price, new research shows.
According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), a pound of butter increased by 55c, Irish cheddar per kg by 35c and two litres of full fat milk by 18c in in January 2025,
The data indicated that spaghetti per 500g increased by 1c in the year, while the average price for 2.5kg of potatoes was up 11c.
The national average price of a take-home 50cl can of lager at €2.40 was up 6c from January 2024, while a take-home 50cl can of cider at €2.69 was up 8c.
Price decreases
Commenting on the National Average Prices release, Anthony Dawson, statistician in the Prices Division, CSO, highlighted that some staple items showed a price decrease compared with January 2024.
“There were decreases in the price of an 800g loaf of brown sliced pan (-2c), and an 800g loaf of white sliced pan (-1c) when compared with January 2024,” he highlighted.
Consumer Price Index
CSO also today (20 February 2025) published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) January 2025.
Speaking about the the release, Dawson, added: “Today’s release of the CPI shows that prices for consumer goods and services in January 2025 rose by 1.9% on average when compared with January 2024.”
Other main factors contributing to the annual change in the food and drink sector were as follows:
- Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages rose due to higher prices across a range of products such as chocolate & confectionery, mineral waters, soft drinks, fruit & vegetable juices, vegetables, bread & cereals and milk, cheese & eggs.
- Miscellaneous Goods & Services increased primarily due to higher health and motor insurance premiums and an increase in prices in hairdressing salons & personal grooming establishments. This increase was partially offset by lower prices for childcare services and jewellery, clocks & watches.
- Restaurants & Hotels rose mainly due to higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food consumed in licensed premises, restaurants, cafes etc. and an increase in the cost of hotel accommodation.
Read more: Consumer prices in Ireland rise by 0.1% for October 2024 – CSO
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