April 2026 · 39 paired SKUs
Rice prices
rose by
a quarter.
Across tracked rice products in Slovenia, nearly every paired SKU was more expensive after 10 months. The increase was broad across brands and pack sizes.
Median price change
+25.1%
Median rise in Slovenian rice prices
39 paired rice SKUs · Jun–Aug 2025 → Feb–Apr 2026 · IQR: +13.1% to +25.8%
Largest SKU increases
Slovenia · Jun–Aug 2025 → Feb–Apr 2026
Zlato Polje Parboiled 4×125 g+40%
Riso Scotti Basmati 500 g+36%
Zlato Polje Parboiled 800 g+35%
Scotti San Andrea 1 kg+33%
Zlato Polje Arborio 1 kg+32%
Zlato Polje Parboiled 500 g median+25%
This was not
a few outliers.
Minimum rise
25th percentile
Median SKU
75th percentile
Maximum rise
Interquartile range
+13.1% to +25.8%
Even the 25th-percentile SKU was up about +13%, so the whole distribution moved higher.
Annual household cost
€17.76
More per year for the same bag
A household buying Zlato Polje Basmati 500 g about twice a month now pays €17.76 more per year for the same product.
Why prices rose
01
Global supply pressure
Rice prices rose through 2024 and 2025 as export restrictions, harvest variability and shipping costs hit supply.
Slovenia imports all rice sold on shelves, so wholesale increases pass directly into supermarket prices.
Rice is a staple, so retailers can pass through higher costs quickly with limited promotional cushioning.
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