Record number of thefts in Spanish supermarkets

Theft in Spanish supermarkets reached historic levels in 2025 and became one of the sector’s main operational problems. Losses due to external theft grew by 60% year-on-year to over 1.66 billion euros, the highest figure ever recorded.

Organized gangs

The data comes from a report by NIQ, produced in collaboration with Checkpoint Systems and the Association of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Companies (Aecoc). The study shows that 65% of companies suffered an increase in external theft, in many cases linked to organized gangs and repeat offenders.