In January 2025, Kyrgyzstan had the lowest inflation rate in the EAEU at 0.6 percent, while Armenia reported the highest at 1.4 percent. The EEC noted an overall consumer price increase of 1.3 percent in food products. This analysis focuses on monthly inflation rather than annual rates and reflects price changes across essential goods and services.
In January 2025, the overall consumer price index for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries noted a monthly inflation rate of 1.2 percent. This analysis, conducted by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), reflects the price changes of various essential goods and services rather than annual metrics.
Armenia led the inflation rate among EAEU countries at 1.4 percent, followed by Russia at 1.2 percent and Kazakhstan at 1.1 percent. Conversely, Kyrgyzstan recorded the lowest inflation rate of 0.6 percent, alongside Belarus at 0.7 percent; both nations experienced monthly inflation rates below 1 percentage point.
When examining the price trends of meat and meat products, Armenia reported an overall price decline of 1.2 percent during January. Belarus experienced a slight increase of 0.1 percent, while Kyrgyzstan saw an increase of 0.6 percent, followed by Russia with 0.7 percent and Kazakhstan with 1.1 percent.
In response to the rising inflation, bread prices increased minimally in Kyrgyzstan by 0.2 percent, while Armenia witnessed a rise of 0.3 percent. Belarus observed a 0.4 percent increase, with Kazakhstan and Russia seeing increases of 0.8 percent and 1 percent, respectively. Overall, food products within EAEU nations became 1.3 percent more expensive in January.
January 2025 brought varying inflation rates across EAEU countries, with Armenia demonstrating the highest at 1.4 percent and Kyrgyzstan the lowest at 0.6 percent. The EEC’s insights into the pricing of essential goods indicate a slight increase in the food sector, although the overall inflation remained controlled in certain member states. The detailed analysis highlights the economic variations and trends within the EAEU region.
Original Source: 24.kg
