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May 2025 | Khachapuri Index's downward trend continues
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May
2025
The average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri was 6.46 GEL in May 2025. Continuing its month-on-month downward trend, the price declined by 5.6% compared to April 2025. However, it remains 10.7% higher than in May 2024.
On a monthly basis, prices for about half of the ingredients increased slightly: flour (+0.5%), eggs (+0.8%), and butter (+0.5%). The most notable change was a significant 9.1% drop in cheese prices, largely driven by seasonal increases in milk production.
Year-on-year, the Khachapuri Index rose in all four major cities. However, on a monthly basis, the Index declined in most locations, except for Batumi. The sharpest monthly decrease – 16.0% – was observed in Kutaisi. This drop follows the typical seasonal pattern linked to fresh milk availability. Cheese prices in Kutaisi tend to show more pronounced seasonal fluctuations than in other regions, likely because Imereti, where Kutaisi is located, is the country’s largest milk-producing region. As the milk season begins, increased supply puts downward pressure on cheese prices. In contrast, Batumi saw a monthly increase, likely driven by rising demand during the start of the summer tourism season on the Georgian seaside.
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October 2025 | Khachapuri Index upward trend continues
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October
2025
In October 2025, the cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri reached 7.3 GEL, reflecting a 3.5% increase from September 2025 and a 10.3% rise compared to October 2024.
September 2025 | Khachapuri Index rises for the third consecutive month
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September
2025
In September 2025, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri reached 7.05 GEL. Starting from July 2025, the Khachapuri Index followed an upward trend, with prices increasing by 12.3% in September compared to June 2025. This rise was primarily driven by a 16.1% increase in cheese prices over the same period.
August 2025 | Khachapuri Index upward trend continues
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August
2025
In August 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.76 GEL, reflecting a 5.8% increase compared to July 2025. On an annual basis, the price rose by 9.8% compared to August 2024.
July 2025 | Seasonal surge in the Khachapuri Index begins
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July
2025
In July 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.39 GEL, reflecting a 1.7% increase compared to June 2025. On an annual basis, the price rose by 10.4% compared to July 2024, pointing to strong upward pressure in food prices.
June 2025 | Khachapuri Index continues its seasonal decline
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June
2025
In June 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.28 GEL. The Khachapuri Index continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive month. However, on an annual basis, the average price was still 4.7% higher than in June 2024.
