In Ukraine, the price of flour has risen at a record
Wheat flour continues to rise in price on the Ukrainian food market. The capital market as of December 23, 2021 offers its consumers flour at an average price of UAH 12.00 / kg, with a maximum cost of UAH 15.50 / kg. At the same time, the Shuvar wholesale market offers flour at UAH 45.11 per 2 kg.
As of December 22, 2021, the average retail price was at around UAH 21.90 / kg. Compared to the previous month, in November 2021 flour was sold at a price of UAH 20.05 / kg. This means that over the month the average price has increased by UAH 1.85.
Currently, in supermarkets in Ukraine, the price of wheat flour is relatively:
- Novus - 21.99 UAH / kg (November 19.39 UAH / kg)
- Auchan - 21.80 UAH / kg (November 20.70 UAH / kg)
- Metro - 38.50 UAH for 2 kg (November 36.50 UAH for 2 kg)
- Novus - 42.59 UAH for 2 kg (November 34.49 UAH for 2 kg)
“The consumer price index for flour in December 2021 amounted to 104.90%. Compared to the previous month, average prices increased by 4.90%. In November 2021, this index amounted to 101.74% compared to the previous month, ”experts said.
Also, experts from the Ministry of Finance note that the average retail price, as of December 1, 2021, was UAH 20.87, which is the highest since 2017.