In November 2023, inflation in the Ukrainian consumer market was 0.5%, compared to the previous month, when it was 0.8%. This data was provided by the State Statistics Service and indicates a slight decline in food prices, which affected inflation.

Among the products that saw a significant decline in prices over the past month was sugar, which fell by 4.3%. There was also a discount on fruit (2.1%) and sunflower oil (1.9%). Interestingly, prices for pasta, meat, and meat products also declined.

At the same time, some categories of goods saw price increases in November: vegetables went up by 13.2%, milk went up by 2.6%, butter increased by 2.5%, and cheese prices rose by 2.1%. Such fluctuations reflect complex market processes and the influence of various factors on pricing.

Overall, the cost of the food basket increased by 5.1% compared to November last year, indicating a continued and stable rise in food prices amid the overall economic context. The diversity of price changes reflects the complexity of the impact of various factors on the pricing policy of the Ukrainian market.