Spice producers have warned Russian chains about price increases

January 15th. /MEDIA TALK/. According to the newspaper Kommersant, companies engaged in the production of spices and spices are increasing the cost of their products due to a significant increase in the prices of ingredients. Over the past year, the price has risen by about 9-30%. One of the leading companies in the market, which is the Russian branch of the Austrian brand Kotanyi, informed the networks of its decision to increase the cost of products from February 24, 2025.


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The price of spices is also affected by an increase in the burden on loans, rising transportation costs, increased tariffs of natural monopolies and the cost of paying employees. According to Kotani, the cost of black pepper doubled in 2024 due to a decrease in the volume of harvested crops in Vietnam and Brazil. In addition, in Guatemala, sweet pepper plantations were affected by hurricanes, which led to its cost reaching record levels. As a result of heavy rainfall in India, turmeric production decreased by about a third. In Egypt, high temperatures have led to an increase in prices for marjoram and basil, while in Turkey, prices for bay leaves and oregano have increased.

Earlier, we told you that due to bad weather and low yields, global coffee prices have increased significantly, and experts estimate that the cost of products for the end user may increase by 25% in 2025.