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title: "Bread and buckwheat: prices in Ukrainian supermarkets skyrocket, while the grain disappears from shelves"
description: "📉 Prices for bread and buckwheat in Ukraine have skyrocketed! As of August 13, 2026, supermarkets are experiencing a shortage of cereals and a sharp price surge. ATB, «Silpo», Novus, and «Auchan» have recorded a price disparity for staple goods. What is happening on the shelves and why is buckwheat disappearing? 🍞🚫"
date: 2026-08-13T13:26:04.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/prices-for-bread-and-buckwheat-in-ukraine-skyrocket-august-13-2026
tags: [ukraine-economy, food-prices, inflation, supermarkets, bread, groats]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Bread and buckwheat: prices in Ukrainian supermarkets skyrocket, while the grain disappears from shelves

![Rising food prices: bread and vegetables in a grocery bag, upward arrow symbolizing inflation in Ukrainian supermarkets](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/13/tseny-na-hleb-i-grechku-v-ukraine-vzleteli-13-avgusta-2026/tseny-na-hleb-i-grechku-v-ukraine-vzleteli-13-avgusta-2026-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- Prices for bread and buckwheat in Ukrainian supermarkets have risen sharply by August 13, 2026.
- Buckwheat has disappeared from the shelves of major chains in some areas: «Silpo», ATB, Novus, «Auchan».
- There is a divergence in theories regarding the causes of the shortage: from logistics to harvest problems.
- Shoppers are reacting with panic buying, exacerbating the situation.

### Market in shock: price disparity and shortages against the backdrop of inflation

As of August 13, 2026, the Ukrainian food market has faced a new wave of instability. A price monitoring survey conducted by RBC-Ukraine in the largest retail chains has revealed a worrying trend: the cost of staple foods, such as bread and cereals, is showing sharp fluctuations. While the price of bread varies across different regions and chains, buckwheat, which has become a symbol of food security, has completely disappeared from shelves in some areas, causing panic among shoppers.

### Comparative analysis: «Silpo», ATB, Novus, and «Auchan»

On Thursday, August 13, journalists analyzed the price lists of four retail giants: «Silpo», ATB, Novus, and «Auchan». The results showed a significant disparity in pricing. While the cost of a loaf of bread remained relatively stable in some chains, others recorded a price surge of 15-20% compared to the beginning of the month. The difference in the price of buckwheat is particularly noticeable: where it is still available, the price ranges from 45 to 75 hryvnias per kilogram, depending on the brand and packaging.

### Contradictory data

There is a divergence in the interpretation of the reasons for the shortage. On the one hand, representatives of retail chains (specifically the press services of ATB and Novus) state that the absence of buckwheat on the shelves is a temporary logistical delay related to supply disruptions due to weather conditions and transportation difficulties. On the other hand, independent experts and suppliers point out that this could be a result of artificial price suppression or a harvest shortage, which in the long term will lead to an even greater increase in grain prices.

### Consumer reaction and forecast

Consumers are reacting to the situation with panic buying, which only exacerbates the shortage. In the queues at the grocery departments of «Auchan» and «Silpo», one can find people buying cereals in bulk. Experts predict that if the supply situation does not normalize within the next two weeks, prices for basic food products could rise by another 10-15%, which will be a serious blow to the budgets of Ukrainian families.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Why has buckwheat disappeared from the shelves?
**A:** The reasons may be related to logistical disruptions or a harvest shortage; the exact causes are currently being discussed.

### Q: Which chains are affected by the price increase?
**A:** Price increases and shortages have been recorded in «Silpo», ATB, Novus, and «Auchan».

### Q: What do experts predict?
**A:** Experts predict a further price increase of 10-15% if the situation does not change.