Pork Prices in Europe: How Much More Are Consumers Paying Since 2021?
Cost of Living · Based on the data from the Consumer Conditions Scoreboard 2025
Between 2021 and 2024 the price of everyday food climbed sharply across Europe, but not every product rose by the same amount. This InfoCons Consumer Protection guide focuses on one of them – pork – and shows exactly how much more consumers are paying, and how it compares with the rest of the shopping basket.
InfoCons Consumer Protection – How Much Pork Prices Rose (+29.9%)
Across the EU, pork prices were about 29.9% higher in December 2024 than in January 2021. It rose somewhat less than the average food product. For households that buy pork regularly, this increase is felt directly at the checkout.
InfoCons Consumer Protection – How pork compares with the food average. Based on the data from the Consumer Conditions Scoreboard 2025.
InfoCons Consumer Protection – Pork vs the Average Shopping Basket
The average increase for all food and non-alcoholic drinks over this period was about 31.9%. At +29.9%, pork rose roughly in line with the typical food product.
InfoCons Consumer Protection – Why Pork Prices Went Up
Pork prices rose largely because of more expensive animal feed and higher energy costs in farming, processing and refrigeration. Feed makes up a large share of the cost of raising pigs.
Prices for this product also rose by very different amounts from one EU country to another, reflecting differences in local supply, taxes, competition and how much each step of production depends on energy.
InfoCons Consumer Protection – What This Means for You as a Consumer
You can soften the impact with a few simple habits. InfoCons Consumer Protection encourages consumers to compare the unit price (price per kilo or per litre) rather than the price on the front of the pack, try own-brand versions, watch for “shrinkflation” where the pack gets smaller for the same price, and buy in the right quantity to avoid waste. Buying larger cuts and portioning them at home usually lowers the price per kilo.
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