Buckwheat Prices Surge 45% in a Year, with Further Increases Expected in 2026.

Buckwheat Prices Surge 45% in a Year, with Further Increases Expected in 2026

According to Novyny.live: In January 2026, the price of buckwheat groats in Ukraine rose to 47.87 UAH/kg, a significant increase of 44.97% compared to January 2025. Experts now forecast an additional price rise of 8-10% throughout 2026. Buckwheat is a staple food in Ukraine, making these price hikes a major concern for household budgets.

Tracking the Price Increase

The average cost of buckwheat groats in Ukraine reached 47.87 UAH/kg as of January 23, 2026. Just one year earlier, in January 2025, the price was 33.02 UAH/kg. The consumer price index for buckwheat in January 2026 was 102.23%, indicating a month-over-month increase of 2.23%. This followed a previous monthly jump of 7.69% in December 2025 compared to November.

Price Outlook for 2026

Expert Volodymyr Chyzh noted that the product could become 8-10% more expensive in 2026.

This projected increase is likely to impact the finances of many Ukrainian families, for whom buckwheat is a dietary staple.

What Ukrainian Consumers Should Know

Prices for buckwheat across major supermarket chains at the end of January 2026 varied considerably:

• Varus: 34.50 UAH;
• ATB: 38.30 UAH;
• Ashan: 39.90 UAH;
• Silpo: 44.99 UAH;
• Novus: 44.99 UAH;
• Metro: 47.90 UAH;
• MegaMarket: 54.70 UAH;
• Fora: 62.90 UAH.

These price differences reflect the varying pricing strategies of retail chains and can help consumers identify the most cost-effective options.

Consumers should therefore prepare for further buckwheat price increases in 2026, as the forecasted rise could substantially affect household expenses. Monitoring prices across different stores is advisable, as significant variations can offer opportunities to reduce spending on this important food item.