Buckwheat Hits All-Time High: Price Surpasses 50 Hryvnias Per Kilogram for the First Time.

Buckwheat Prices Surge Across Ukraine

According to TSN.ua: As of February 2026, the average cost of buckwheat groats in Ukraine has climbed to 50.82 hryvnias per kilogram, marking a historic milestone. Over the past twelve months, the price has jumped by 28%, sparking concern among both consumers and market analysts. This staple grain is a key component of the Ukrainian diet, making its rising cost particularly impactful.

Tracking the Price Trend

Here is how buckwheat prices have evolved over recent months:

• December 2024: 35.19 UAH/kg
• December 2025: 44.88 UAH/kg
• January 2026: 47.48 UAH/kg
• February 2026: 50.82 UAH/kg

This steady upward trajectory highlights a dramatic increase in cost compared to earlier periods.

“The market may face a certain shortage of this crop,” warned expert Serhiy Hromovyi.

Such a deficit could further drive up prices and limit availability for consumers.

Beyond buckwheat, broader economic pressures are mounting. In February 2026, Ukraine’s consumer prices rose by 1%, while core inflation stood at 0.7%. Dairy product prices are expected to increase by up to 12% by the end of March 2026. These trends are fueling public anxiety, as rising costs for essential goods threaten to erode living standards.

The spike in buckwheat prices is part of a wider pattern of food inflation in Ukraine. With inflation and potential shortages looming, consumers should prepare for further market shifts. This could heighten social strain, especially among low-income households, who are most vulnerable to price hikes on basic necessities.