The analysis of raspberry prices in Italian e-commerce during January 2025 reveals significant variations among different retailers, differences in packaging formats, and price fluctuations throughout the month. The study covers four weeks (from January 7 to January 28), examining price trends and market dynamics.
General Price Trend
The price trend indicates a mixed pattern, with some retailers significantly increasing prices while others kept them stable or marked them as unavailable (ND).
| Retailer | Weight | Segment | 28/01/25 | 20/01/25 | 15/01/25 | 07/01/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,98 | € 2,38 | € 2,38 | € 2,38 |
| Bennet (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,45 | € 2,45 | € 2,45 | € 2,45 |
| Carrefour (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,88 | |||
| Conad (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,48 | € 2,48 | € 2,48 | € 2,48 |
| Eataly (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 7,50 | € 7,50 | € 7,50 | € 7,50 |
| Esselunga (IT) | 100 g | Residuo zero | € 2,98 | |||
| Esselunga (IT) | 125 g | Premium | € 3,48 | € 3,48 | € 3,25 | |
| Esselunga (IT) | 125 g | Residuo zero | € 2,98 | € 2,98 | ||
| Esselunga (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,58 | € 2,58 | € 2,58 | |
| Eurospin (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,49 | € 2,49 | € 1,99 | € 1,99 |
| Famila (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,98 | € 2,48 | € 2,48 | € 2,58 |
| Gruppo Poli (IT) | 125 g | Residuo zero | € 2,99 | € 2,99 | ||
| Il gigante (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 3,28 | € 2,68 | € 2,58 | € 2,48 |
| Iperal (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,80 | € 2,49 | € 2,49 | € 1,99 |
| Italmark (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,99 | € 2,49 | € 1,99 | |
| PAM (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,89 | € 2,89 | € 2,89 | € 2,89 |
| Penny (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 1,99 | |||
| Sigma (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 3,39 | € 3,39 | ||
| Tigros (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 2,99 | € 2,29 | € 2,29 | € 2,29 |
| U2 (IT) | 125 g | Standard | € 1,99 |
Significant Increases:
- Amazon (+€0.60) increased the price of the 125 g format from €2.38 to €2.98.
- Il Gigante (+€0.60) saw a price increase for the 125 g format from €2.48 to €3.28.
- Tigros (+€0.70) significantly raised the price of the 125 g format from €2.29 to €2.99.
- Iperal (+€0.31) increased the price of the 125 g format from €2.49 to €2.80.
- Famila (+€0.50) raised the price from €2.48 to €2.98.
Stable Prices:
- Bennet, Conad, Eurospin, PAM, Penny, Sigma maintained their prices unchanged throughout the month.
- Eataly kept the highest price (€7.50 per 125 g).
Unavailable Prices (ND):
- Carrefour, Esselunga (various weight and segment variants), and Gruppo Poli had missing data in multiple weeks.
Differences in Weight Formats
- 125 g format: The most widespread format, showing the highest price fluctuations, with significant increases at Amazon, Tigros, and Il Gigante.
- 100 g and 250 g formats: Limited data available; the 250 g format showed greater price stability (e.g., Lidl maintained prices between €2.98 and €2.58).
- Standard vs Residue-Free vs Premium Segments: The premium segment (Esselunga) maintained a high price (€3.48), while the residue-free segment showed some variations.
Weekly Trend
- First half of January (7-15 January): Generally stable prices, with minor variations.
- Second half of January (20-28 January): More significant price increases, with several retailers raising their prices considerably.
Conclusions
The analysis highlights a general upward trend, with some retailers significantly increasing their prices, while others maintained stability. The most notable changes occurred in the second half of the month. The retailers with the highest increases were Amazon, Tigros, Il Gigante, and Iperal, while some brands kept their prices constant or had unavailable data. The 125 g format was the most volatile, while the premium segment maintained consistently high prices.
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