Northern Ireland grocery prices surge as inflation hits double digits
Grocery inflation in Northern Ireland rose to 12.33% year-on-year, while shoppers cut store visits and overall volumes fell.
According to Worldpanel, grocery price inflation in Northern Ireland reached 12.33% year-on-year, while take-home grocery sales showed a slight increase. Shopping frequency declined, with trips down 5.5% from the previous year and total volume down 8.7% year-on-year. Promotions now account for 34% of value spend, the highest share recorded, helping shoppers offset higher prices as children return to school.
Branded ranges continued to dominate basket value at 57.1%, adding £151 million in sales, and premium own-label lines grew 13%, contributing an additional £20.6 million. Category growth was noted in bakery pastries, savoury snacks, yoghurt, biscuits, coffee and toiletries, reflecting a return to regular shopping patterns.
Why it matters
Rising grocery inflation pressures household budgets and signals broader cost-of-living challenges in Northern Ireland.
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