Typical dishes of June festivals are more expensive in 2025: see what has increased
Inflation of typical products was 1.60% in 12 months; eggs pressure consumer budgets
A survey by the Instituto Brasileiro de Economia da Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV IBRE), based on IPC-M data, shows that traditional foods for June festivals have accumulated a 1.60% increase over the last 12 months — a variation lower than the overall inflation rate of 4.56%, yet still straining consumers' budgets.
Among the highlights, the potato recorded a decrease of 26.28%, reversing a 42.16% increase in 2024. Corn-derived products also showed declines: corn flour (-8.10%), canned corn (-5.99%), and popcorn (-5.22%).
"The numbers indicate that the basket of products typically consumed during June festivities is slowing its acceleration over the past 12 months, compared to last year. Items that once were among the villains now feature the most significant drops: rice, corn and derivatives, potatoes, and sweet potatoes lead the largest decreases," explains Matheus Dias, an economist at FGV IBRE. Dias adds that this trend is significant, as these products are present in various recipes on the festival’s menu.
On the other hand, eggs continue to rise, with an accumulated variation of 15% over the period, impacting traditional recipes and maintaining the perception of increasing costs for typical São João products.
"Although this year the basket has shown various products with significant price increases over the past 12 months, there is a trend towards more stable prices, with less volatility throughout this year, contrasting with what occurred in 2023 when it reached a nearly 50% increase within 12 months. This scenario is reflected in the inflation of the June basket with an increase close to 2%," ponders Dias.
Check the full release with all the data from the survey conducted by FGV IBRE here.
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