This is reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing data from State Statistics. This information is also provided by Kontrakty.UA.
According to the statistical office, prices in the production of food products, beverages, and tobacco products have increased by 21.0%, specifically within Ukraine - by 18.6%, and outside Ukraine - by 32.0%.
The highest price increases were observed in the production of dairy products - up by 24.0%, including within Ukraine - up by 23.1%, and in the production of meat - up by 17.6%, particularly within Ukraine - up by 18.3%.
In the production of bread, bakery, and flour products, prices have risen by 13.1%, specifically within Ukraine - by 13.3%.
Beverage producers have increased prices by 5.9%, including within Ukraine - by 5.7%.
Prices for sugar producers have decreased by 1.5% over the year, although they have increased by 0.1% within Ukraine.
Wholesale prices from producers are reflected in retail prices with a delay of several months.
Food Prices
According to the State Statistics, the annual inflation in Ukraine in December 2024 was 12.0%, with food products and non-alcoholic beverages increasing in price by 14.1% over the year.
According to the UN, global food prices fell in December 2024 by 6.7% compared to December 2023.