In April 2024, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.24 GEL, marking a 4.0% increase from April 2023. However, on a month-to-month basis, the price of a single khachapuri decreased by -2.4% compared to March 2024.

The Index shows that media polarization increased in April 2024 which could be driven by reintroducing the so-called "Russian Law".

Due to a recent update in Geostat's GDP calculation methodology in December, revised growth rates show an upward trend compared to the previous month's figures. Consequently, our forecast for GDP growth has been adjusted upwards to reflect this change.

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International wheat prices have emerged as a significant policy concern in recent years, notably during the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine, as Russia has been known for periodically halting its grain exports to impact global prices. Georgia heavily depends on wheat imports from Russia, with over 95% of its wheat historically sourced from there.