In July 2025, a significant decrease in vegetable prices was recorded in Ukraine, which became the main factor of deflation in the country. According to the Institute of Agrarian Economics, the mass influx of new harvest products led to a 23.9% decrease in consumer prices for vegetables compared to the previous month. Among them, the largest price drops were observed for beets (55.3%), onions (44.8%), carrots (37.9%), and cabbage (24.5%).
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Which Products Have Also Become Cheaper or More Expensive
In addition to vegetables, a slight decrease in sugar prices was noted in July, at 2.8%. Meanwhile, other food products showed various trends. Specifically, consumer prices for fruits increased by 1.7%, eggs became 1.5% more expensive, and pasta, meat, and meat products rose by 1.4% respectively. Price increases were also recorded for butter (0.2%) and bread (0.9%).
Inflation Trends and Price Outlook
In annual terms, consumer prices for food products have risen by 22.5%. Researchers note that food prices remain the most influential factor of inflation in Ukraine. In the coming months, the influx of the new harvest is expected to continue to restrain price increases, especially for vegetables. At the same time, due to a reduction in the production of fruit and berry crops, further price increases in this segment are possible.
“The most significant factor of inflation in Ukraine remains consumer prices for food products. In the coming months, their further increase, especially for vegetables, will be restrained by the influx of the new harvest. However, regarding fruit and berry products, where a decrease in production is already evident, the rise in consumer prices will continue,” researchers concluded.