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March 2023 | Khachapuri Index drops monthly, but remains high annually
03 April 2023

In March 2023, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.54 GEL. The latest average price is 10.9% higher than in March 2022. Whereas in month-to-month developments, the price of a khachapuri decreased by 5.7% compared to the previous month, February 2023.

Price controls and their impact on economy
14 March 2023

Over the past few years, food prices have been increasing and Georgia has been facing food price inflation in the double digits. This is primarily due to international market trends that reflect concerns over decreased production, increased crude oil prices, as well as COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine increased pressure on international food markets already struggling with soaring prices.

ISET Policy Institute hosts roundtable discussion on food prices and price controls in Georgia
14 March 2023

On March 14, the ISET Policy Institute organized a roundtable discussion on Food Prices, Price Controls, and their Potential Impact on Georgia’s Economy. The event was attended by experts from local and international institutions who shared their views and exchanged ideas on proposed policy solutions.

February 2023 | The Khachapuri Index increases by 18.4%
06 March 2023

In February 2023, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.94 GEL. This latest average price is 18.4% higher than in February 2022. While in month-to-month developments, the price of a khachapuri increased marginally by 0.1% compared to the previous month of January 2023.

Georgian economy and one year of Russia’s war in Ukraine: trends and risks
28 February 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine profoundly impacted the global economy, immediately sending shockwaves across the globe. The attack of a country that was once a major energy supplier to Europe on the country which was one of the top food exporters in the world, sent food and fuel prices spiraling, causing major energy shortages and the prospect of protracted recession in the United States and the European Union.

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