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Organic cheese in retail twice as expensive as non-organic
The price difference between organic and non-organic varies greatly by product. For example, in the first quarter of 2025, organic milk was about a quarter more expensive than non-organic milk, but organic cheese is almost twice as expensive as 'regular' cheese.
Since last year, the BioMarktMeter of the Ministry of LVVN has been used to track the retail prices of various organic products versus their non-organic equivalent.
Biggest difference in pork
The product where the price difference was the greatest is pork. Non-organic pork cost (without promotions) an average of €8,23 per kilo in the first quarter of 2025, non-organic €18,62, or a difference of 126%.
The difference was smallest in the milk product group. Organic milk cost an average of €1,31 and non-organic €1,06 on the shelf, a difference of 24%. Organic cheese, however, was 97% more expensive than non-organic cheese.
Organic potatoes cost €1,88 per kilo in the first quarter (without offers), non-organic cost an average of €0,97, making organic 94% more expensive. Organic onions cost an average of €2,26 per kilo, while the price tag for non-organic was €1,30. A difference of 74%. Non-organic carrots cost an average of €1,19 per kilo in the supermarket in the first quarter, while organic ones cost an average of €1,63. This makes organic carrots 37% more expensive.
Not only the prices, but also the share of organic products in supermarkets differs greatly between product groups. Milk has the highest share, pork and bread the smallest.
Linda van Eekeres
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