Inflation and Low Incomes Limit Ukraine's Food Spending Outlook

摘要

BMI View: The Ukrainian consumers' dietary shift showsrnconsumers eating more diversified food goods, a sign of arnbetter-balanced diet. However, low-income levels andrnpersistently high levels of inflation will limit spending to lowcostrnand staple foods as the consumer remains highly pricesensitive.rnThis outlook supports the growth and expansion ofrndiscount grocery chainswhile also allowing hypermarkets torndevelop in major cities.