Ukraine topped the list of European countries where food prices will rise the most in 2026

Ukraine has been included in a list of 15 countries worldwide where the largest increase in food prices is expected in 2026. Food inflation in the country could reach 9.2% year-on-year.

This was reported by Visual Capitalist.

The reasons for rising prices in all countries are the same: domestic economic problems, currency fluctuations, external restrictions, and dependence on imports. For Ukraine, an additional factor remains the consequences of the war and logistical challenges.

Iran topped the ranking, where food prices are expected to rise by 55.9%. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are also among those with the highest rates of food inflation. In Nigeria, prices are forecast to increase by 17.1%, in Angola by 14.8%, in Zambia by 10.8%, and in Ethiopia by 10.1%.

The final price dynamics will depend on macroeconomic stability, the harvest, and the situation in global food markets.

Experts believe that power outages in Ukraine due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure—which are becoming longer—will not lead to a significant spike in food prices. Likewise, they say this factor will not cause major changes in the hryvnia exchange rate.