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December 2025 | The Khachapuri Index over the decade
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December
2025
In December 2025, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.86 GEL, marking a 5.2% rise compared to November 2025 and a notable 11.8% increase compared to December 2024.
Traditionally, during the festive season, characterized by heightened demand driven by preparations for Christmas and New Year's supras, the index tends to rise month-on-month. In December 2025, cheese prices recorded the sharpest monthly increase (+8.9%), followed by yeast (+5.2%), eggs (+3.0%), and milk (+0.2%), while prices of other ingredients slightly declined.
On an annual basis, the Khachapuri Index increased across all ingredients except milk, which recorded a 1.9% decrease. The largest annual increase was observed in egg prices (+22.8%), followed by cheese (+13.3%), butter (+13.1%), yeast (+6.1%), and flour (+6.0%).
From a longer-term perspective, the data illustrates a clear upward trend in the Khachapuri Index over the past decade. Between December 2016 and December 2025, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri more than doubled, from 3.61 GEL to 7.86 GEL. The December 2025 value represents the highest level recorded to date, confirming a renewed upward trajectory in the index.
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November 2025 | Khachapuri Index increased by 2.3%
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November
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In November 2025, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.47 GEL, marking a 2.3% rise compared to October 2025 and a 10.3% increase year-on-year. The seasonal rise in the Khachapuri Index was primarily driven by higher milk and dairy prices, reflecting a seasonal decline in fresh milk availability and increased reliance on imported milk powder.
October 2025 | Khachapuri Index upward trend continues
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October
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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.
