Consumer Council inspection ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Price increases in meat, honey, wines and vegetables

Compared to last year, vegetables increased in price by 3%, meat and honey by 4%, and wines by 7% • The total basket recorded a decrease of 1% compared to the corresponding basket last year

Before New Year's Eve: The Consumer Council conducted a re-examination of a basket of 762 products most commonly found in retail chains. This is the third consecutive re-examination, during the corresponding periods - two weeks before Rosh Hashanah.

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Prices were checked on 26.8.26, against prices at the same time last year - 10.9.25, and against the same time two years ago - 18.9.24.

The findings illustrate the importance of the consumer comparing prices between chains before purchasing the family basket, as part of the need to control price increases and choose to purchase at the cheapest price. 

The data was obtained from the transmission of actual sales data in networks and sub-networks that transmit to the Prices website and includes promotions (excluding credit promotions), which change from time to time, and the prices are correct as of the date of the test shown.

According to the examination, it was found that compared to last year, there was a decrease of 1% in the average amount, and compared to two years ago, there was an increase of 1% in the average amount.

Price increases by category:

In terms of product categories whose prices increased on average compared to the same period last year and compared to the same period two years ago:

• Meat (fresh and frozen) +4% compared to the same period last year
• Honey +4% compared to the same period last year
• White and red wine +7% compared to the same period last year
• Fresh vegetables +3% compared to the same period last year
• Spices +2% compared to the same period last year

On the other hand, there are categories in which prices have decreased on average compared to last year:

• Grains - a decrease of 7% compared to the same period last year
• Frozen fish - a decrease of 6% compared to the same period last year
• Legumes - a decrease of 6% compared to the same period last year
• Hummus and tahini salads - a decrease of 5% compared to the same period last year
• Rice – 4% decrease compared to the same period last year

Price differences between products:

In the current inspection (August 26, 2026), the differences for the same product among the different chains can reach up to 60 shekels.

Examples of unique products for Rosh Hashanah:

• Kilo of frozen salmon fillet 100% fish (the cheapest in the category), 48 NIS at Neto Savings chains and the wholesale distributor compared to 109 NIS at the Mini Super Alonit chain, 61 NIS difference (127%)
• A kilo of fresh, smooth beef/veal shoulder (the cheapest in the category), 59.5 NIS at the Osher Ad chain compared to 99.9 NIS at the Yesh Chesed and Yesh Neighborhood chains, a difference of 40.3 NIS (68%).
• A kilo of whole fresh chicken breast (regular kosher, the cheapest in the category), 24.9 NIS at Salah Dabah compared to 62.7 NIS at Super Yoda, a difference of 38 NIS (152%).
• Pure honey from Yad Mordechai wild flowers 350 grams: 9.90 NIS at the City Market chain compared to 26.90 NIS at the Yello chain. A difference of 172%
• Carmel Winery Red Grape Juice 1 liter: 13.90 at Carrefour compared to 25.20 NIS at the grocery store. A difference of 81%

>>> The survey reflects the day of the test. Prices were tested on a network average, with only networks that contained at least ~ 80% of the total products being taken for comparison (a basket of 456 out of 762 was compiled). When a product is not found in the entire network, the average price of the other networks tested was taken for it. .