Sharp rise in food prices in Russia: price analysis as of April 7, 2025

Price dynamics for the week:

From the end of March to the beginning of April this year, 26 items increased in price, while prices for 15 items decreased. The most noticeable increases were seen in prices for potatoes (+4.6%), beets (+3.4%) and fresh cabbage (+2.4%). Other items that increased in price by 1% or more included carrots , onions, tomatoes and black tea.

However, some price decreases are also observed. For example, the price of chicken eggs fell by -1.5%, and the price of fresh cucumbers fell by -1.3%.

Price dynamics for the month:

Comparing monthly data, price increases are observed for 33 products, while decreases are observed for 9 products. The most noticeable increases for the month are demonstrated by potatoes (+17.4%) and beetroot ( +11.3%).

Price dynamics for the year:

Over the year, there has been a price increase for 38 products, while a decrease has affected only 4. The most significant price increases were for potatoes (+150.3%), onions (+43.4%) and butter (+36.8%). Such indicators are causing concern among consumers and economic experts.

These data highlight the current trend of rising food prices, which may have a negative impact on the population's standard of living. AB-Center analysts continue monitoring and updating data to provide up-to-date information on the state of the food market in RUSSIA.

Conclusion:

In the current economic instability, it is important to monitor price changes and make informed decisions when purchasing food products, paying attention to current trends and possible price fluctuations. Current price dynamics will be monitored and presented in the following analytical reports.