This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the State Statistics Service (Derzhstat). It is also reported by Kontrakty.UA.
According to the statistical office, in the past year, vegetables have seen the highest price increase at 48.3%, followed by butter at 33.9%.
Sunflower oil has risen in price by 20.9% over the year, milk by 18.8%, and bread by 18.2%.
Fruit prices increased by 16.4%, cheese and soft cheese by 16.2%, bread and bakery products by 14.8%, non-alcoholic beverages by 13.2%, and eggs by 13.1%.
Fish and fish products increased by 12.1%, pasta by 10.8%, and meat and meat products by 3.1%.
The price of sugar remained unchanged over the year.
Food Inflation in Ukraine
According to the NBU, food inflation has rapidly accelerated due to the effects of hot, rainless weather during the summer and fall of this year, impacting crop yields, ripening times, and the quality parameters of food products, primarily for a range of vegetables and fruits.
According to the UN Food Agency (FAO), in December 2024, global wholesale prices for key food products were 6.7% higher than the previous year. By the end of the year, international prices for butter showed the largest decline, ending a 14-month streak of continuous growth due to restrained global demand and accumulated stocks.