The Cyprus Consumers’ Association has identified increases in a range of everyday products during the second half of May, highlighting continued volatility in Cyprus product prices.
According to the findings, the largest increases reached up to 9.8% and affected categories such as sauces and dressings, eggs, soap, cheese, yoghurt, tissues and personal hygiene products.
165 price changes recorded
The association reported a total of 165 price changes across 34 product categories during the second half of May.
Among the most notable increases were:
- Mayonnaise packaging: +34 cents (9.8%)
- 12-pack eggs: +29 cents (7.4%)
- Baby milk: +45 cents (2.5%)
Although baby milk showed the largest absolute increase, the percentage change was lower compared to other items.
Price decreases also observed
During the same period, 133 products recorded price reductions, with an average decrease of 9.4%.
The data suggests continued fluctuations in product prices in Cyprus, with both upward and downward movements recorded within a short timeframe.
Data sources and methodology
The analysis is based on price data from the government’s e-kalathi platform, as well as the private “smart kalathi” application.
Price comparisons were made using average daily values, comparing each product with its previous day’s average price.
Calls for further investigation
The Consumers’ Association noted that some products experienced price increases followed shortly by decreases, raising questions about market behaviour.
It called for a deeper investigation into the reasons behind these fluctuations, stressing that broader market conditions appear largely similar across affected categories.
Ongoing monitoring of market trends
The association said it will continue to monitor product prices in Cyprus and publish findings with transparency, particularly for essential goods used by households.
The aim, it added, is to improve understanding of price movements and ensure greater clarity for consumers.
Products with the biggest price increases (16–31 May 2026)
Adult care products and diapers
- Tena Lady Super Slip Pads Odour Control (15 pcs): +3.8%
- Tena Pants Plus Large Thin Comfort (14 pcs): +2.7%
- Tender Easywear Large Pants (18 pcs): +1.7%
- Sani Adult Pants No4 XLarge (14 pcs): +1.2%
Baby products
- Pampers Premium Care Jumbo diapers (various sizes): increases between 2.2% and 2.6%
- S-26 Progress Gold III baby milk (400g): +2.0%
- Nan 3 Optipro (800g): +2.5%
- Nestlé Farine Lactée Wheat baby food (300g): +1.9%
Food and groceries
- Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise (395g): recorded multiple increases, with the largest reaching +9.8%
- Petrides eggs: increases between 2.4% and 7.4% depending on pack size
- Valio Edam cheese slices (240g): +6.6%
- Valio Edam cheese slices (17%, 400g): +6.1%
- Straggato yoghurt (450g): increases between 2.1% and 5.7%
- Hπειρος feta (400g): +1.7%
- Dodoni feta products: +1.1% to +1.6%
- Rice products (3A Rice): +2.5% to +3.2%
- Various Lay’s chips products: +1.2% to +3.1%
Household products
- Dove Cream Wash Refill (500ml): +7.4%
- Dettol Handwash Refill (750ml): +4.3%
- Palmolive Bath Foam Spa Massage (650ml): +1.1%
- Lux Shower Cream Magical Orchid (600ml): +2.5% to +3.2%
- Ariel laundry detergent (38 washes): +1.3% to +1.8%
Pet food
- Friskies dry and wet cat food products: increases ranging from 1.1% to 3.7%
Frozen foods
- Fish fingers (7 Thalasses): +4.1%
- Goodfella’s Stone Baked Pepperoni Pizza: +1.5%
- Frozen peas and vegetable products: roughly +1.1% to +4.1%
Largest percentage increases recorded
- Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise 395g — +9.8%
- Petrides Eggs (medium, 12-pack) — +7.4%
- Dove Cream Wash Refill 500ml — +7.4%
- Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise 420g — +7.3%
- Valio Edam Cheese Slices 400g — +6.6%
- Valio Edam Cheese 17% Slices 400g — +6.1%
- Toilet paper (ZPly pack) — +5.6%
- Straggato Light Yoghurt 450g — +5.7%
- ALW Maxi Long Super Plus Wings — +5.1%
- Septona Under Pads Dry Plus XL — +4.8%
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