日本今年超1.2万种食品涨价，平均涨幅达17%

Core Insights - The average price increase of food in Japan this year is 17%, higher than last year's 15%, with 12,520 food items affected [1][3] - The most significant price increases are seen in processed foods, with 5,757 items, followed by alcoholic beverages and drinks at 2,652 items [1] - The depreciation of the yen has notably impacted the prices of imported alcoholic beverages [1] Price Increase Reasons - 92.2% of the food price increases are attributed to rising raw material costs, a slight decrease compared to last year [2] - Logistics costs account for 68.1% of the price increases, while labor costs contribute 26.5%, both of which have risen compared to the previous year [2] Future Outlook - The operating environment for food companies in Japan is challenging, with expectations of continued price increases into next year [5] - For the period from January to April 2025, 6,121 food items are already known to be set for price increases, with an average expected rise of 18%, surpassing the increases of 2024 [5]