Prices for basic products in Ukraine have been rising rapidly since the beginning of 2026. Buckwheat has risen the most - in two months, its price has increased from UAH 33 to more than UAH 52 per kilo. Along with cereals, vegetables, meat, eggs and oil are also rising in price amid rising fuel costs, logistics and currency fluctuations.
Food prices rise amid global uncertainty
In Ukraine, since the beginning of 2026, there has been a sharp rising prices for basic products food. Buckwheat was the most expensive product, rising by almost 60% over the past two months, from around UAH 33 to over UAH 52 per kilo.
The rise in prices has affected not only cereals. Prices for vegetables, meat, eggs and oil - the products that form the basis of the Ukrainian consumer basket - are also rising. Analysts attribute this trend to several factors, including energy instability in the Middle East, more expensive logistics and currency fluctuations.
Which products have risen in price the most
According to market analysts and financial services infographics, the following categories showed the greatest growth:
Buckwheat - from UAH 33.02 to UAH 52.46 (+59%)
Ukrainian apples - from UAH 31.46 to UAH 45.78 (+46%)
Tomatoes - from UAH 123.91 to UAH 167.42 (+35%)
Beef (goulash) - from UAH 304.8 to UAH 404.3 (+33%)
Sunflower oil - from UAH 68.17 to UAH 89.02 (+31%)
Herring - from UAH 190.77 to UAH 246.6 (+29%)
Eggs - from UAH 68.59 to UAH 84.35 (+23%)
Chicken - from UAH 113.16 to UAH 138 (+22%)
Pork - from UAH 177.38 to UAH 211.08 (+19%)
Cucumbers - from UAH 151.5 to UAH 168.68 (+11%)
Thus, the rise in prices affected almost all key food products.
Why food is getting more expensive
Economists name several key reasons for the price increase:
rising fuel costs due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East
Increased cost of logistics and transport
exchange rate fluctuations
Seasonal factors in the vegetable market
Increased energy costs for producers
The fuel component plays a particularly important role, as transport costs are included in the price of almost all products.
Context.
Along with rising food prices, instability in the energy markets is increasing. The escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is affecting the price of oil, which in turn is driving up fuel and transportation prices.
For Ukraine, this means higher prices for imported logistics, fertilisers and raw materials. As a result, the costs of producers and retailers are rising, which is reflected in the final prices for consumers.
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