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July 17, 2017 Kh-Index | Low harvest – high prices?
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July
2017
The cost of cooking one standard Imeretian khachapuri in June 2017 averaged 3.34 Gel, which is about 1.5% higher compared to June 2016 (year-on-year), and 1.5% lower compared to the previous month (May 2017).
According to the U.N. Food Agency, food prices increased by 7% compared to last year’s price level. FAO also reports increased cereal prices in June 2017, which is 4.2% above its May level. The main contributor for this increase is wheat. The price of wheat in the Black Sea market was 0.8% higher than in the previous month (May 2017), and 0.5 % higher year-on-year. The biggest increase is observed in U.S. wheat prices (13% compared to the previous month). This price increase is related to supply risk due to adverse weather conditions.
We did not observe this increase in wheat prices from Khachapuri Index data. According to our estimates, the price of flour (high grade) was 2.1% lower compared to the previous month, and 3.1% lower compared to last year’s level (June 2016). Experts in the field state that despite bad weather, the wheat harvest remained unaffected in Georgia, and they do not expect a wheat price increase. However, as long as a large share of wheat is imported in Georgia, the price of wheat might soon follow international prices and increase. If higher prices will remain in international wheat markets, the increased price will be transmitted into the Georgian market. According to ISET-PI’s research, seven months are needed for prices to transmit from international wheat to Georgian flour prices.
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April
2024
In April 2024, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.24 GEL, marking a 4.0% increase from April 2023. However, on a month-to-month basis, the price of a single khachapuri decreased by -2.4% compared to March 2024.
March 2024 | Beginning of seasonal drop in Khachapuri Index
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April
2024
In March 2024, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.40GEL. This latest average price marks a -1.8% decrease compared to March 2023. Additionally, in month-to-month developments, the price of khachapuri decreased by -6.4% compared to the previous month (February 2024).
February 2024 | The Khachapuri Index increases by 3.3%
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March
2024
In February 2024, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.83 GEL, marking a 3.3% increase compared to the previous month. However, in a year-to-year comparison, the price of khachapuri decreased by 1.5% compared to February 2023.
January 2024 | Khachapuri Index continues its upward trend
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January
2024
In January 2024, the average monthly cost of preparing one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased, ranging between 6.40 GEL (Batumi) and 7.11 GEL (Tbilisi), with an overall average cost of 6.62 GEL. This recent average indicates a 2% increase compared to the preceding month of December 2023. While examining year-to-year trends, the current price of khachapuri is 4.6% lower than in January 2023.
December 2023 | The Khachapuri Index over the decade
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December
2023
In December 2023, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri experienced a slight increase, reaching 6.48 GEL. This signifies a 0.2% rise compared to November 2023 and a noteworthy -7.3% decrease compared to December 2022.
