The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data in Spain includes new products that, until now, were not part of the indicator that measures the evolution of prices for a representative basket of goods and services. Among the new additions is the inclusion of blueberries, a food that is increasingly present in the regular shopping of Spanish households.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 is the first calculated using 2025 as the base year, a change that updates the index's structure and revises the consumer basket. According to information released by Europa Press, this new base year also incorporates a revised classification: the CPI expands from 12 to 13 major groups, along with updated weightings and methodological adjustments to more accurately capture market fluctuations.

New products included in the CPI

In the area of ​​food, the INE incorporates for the first time references such as blueberries and avocados. In beverages, products like tea-based soft drinks and lemon beer are added. Additionally, some medical services are included, while other items considered obsolete, such as ties and handkerchiefs, are removed.

Methodological changes to reflect prices on time

The update also introduces improvements to price collection and recording. Previously, if a significant change in a product's characteristics was detected during data collection, the adjustment was incorporated into the CPI calculation the following month. With the new procedure, and thanks to the widespread use of electronic devices, these adjustments are reflected in the same month the change occurs.

Along the same lines, the INE continues to advance in methods of automated information collection, such as the use of company databases, the collection of data on the internet and computer tools in establishments, which will continue to be integrated into the calculation during the validity of the new base.

What went up and what went down in Spain in January

Along with the structural changes, the report shows significant variations in food and basic products during January 2026. Among the largest monthly increases were various categories of vegetables, green legumes, and some oils and beverages. Within the fresh fruit group, increases were also recorded in fresh berries, a category where the blueberry It gains visibility due to its growing presence in consumption.

On the downside, there were notable decreases in other fresh fruits, tropical fruits and some processed products, highlighting a month with heterogeneous movements within the food component.