In December 2023, Belarus witnessed a significant spike in food prices, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. Fresh cucumbers led the pack with a staggering 28.90% increase compared to the previous month. Other notable hikes included white cabbage (+22.58%), grapes (+18.32%), sweet peppers (+17.41%), tomatoes (+17.30%), and onions (+15.65%).
Additional price surges were observed in:
- Carrots (+11.65%)
- Potatoes (+11.20%)
- Beets (+11.14%)
- Apples (+8.14%)
- Citrus fruits (+6.91%)
- Pears (+5.95%)
Overall, vegetables saw an 18.19% increase, while fruits experienced a 6.99% rise in prices.
Yearly (December 2023 compared to December 2022), the cost of food in Belarus escalated by 6.8%.
The most significant year-over-year increases were noted in:
- Grapes (+59.77%)
- Fresh white cabbage (+53.02%)
- Fresh tomatoes (+49.64%)
- Garlic (+47.99%)
- Pears (+34.99%)
- Apples (+28.09%).
source: myfin.by