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Japan expects 1,477 food and drink price increases in November
Prices are set to rise on 1,477 food and drink items in Japan in November, according to a survey by Teikoku Databank.
The increases will affect products including sauces, mayonnaise, bottled drinks, canned seafood and food for babies.
Seasonings account for the largest share, with 644 items, followed by 417 alcoholic drinks and beverages and 275 processed foods.
November’s total is the second-highest for that month since the survey began in 2022, and about 10 times the number recorded in November last year.
The monthly total is below 3,000 for the first time in three months, suggesting the recent wave of increases has eased, though the survey linked that wave to worsening Middle East conditions.
More than 20,000 items are expected to have risen in price during 2026, including increases already implemented, marking a second consecutive year above that level.
The survey said consumers are becoming more sensitive to prices and may have limited ability to accept further increases.
Teikoku Databank expects 1,477 food and drink products to rise in price in Japan in November.
The increases will mainly affect sauces and mayonnaise products.
The November total is the second-highest for that month since the survey began in 2022.
It is about 10 times the 150 products that rose in price in November last year.
The tally of increases recorded or expected for all of 2026 is set to exceed 20,000 products for a second consecutive year.
- Who
- Teikoku Databank reported the estimate, based on a survey of 195 major manufacturers.
- What
- Prices are expected to rise for 1,477 food and drink products.
- When
- November 2026.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Teikoku Databank announced that 1,477 food and drink products were expected to rise in price in November.
Kewpie was due to raise prices on 224 products, including mayonnaise, for shipments from this date.
- November increase estimate
- 1,477 products
- Survey
- 195 major manufacturers
- Largest category
- Seasonings: 644 products
- Beverages and alcohol
- 417 products
- Annual 2026 tally
- 20,327 products, including increases already implemented and those identified for later in the year
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What people are saying
Consumers are becoming more sensitive to prices, and there are signs that their tolerance for further price increases is limited