Wholesale food prices · Edition 1
Irish Potatoes wholesale prices changed 17.6% in the three months to 24 Aug 2026
The ranking compares national wholesale midpoint series across the same retained window. Market-level dispersion remains visible on the full crops record.
Each observation is the midpoint of the Ministry-reported minimum and maximum across valid markets. Printed inversions remain null. The chart ranks published three-month percentage changes and does not forecast retail prices.
The numbers
| Measure | Date / period | Value (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Potatoes | 24 Aug 2026 | 17.6 |
| Bulrush Millet | 24 Aug 2026 | 7.7 |
| Maize | 24 Aug 2026 | -6.9 |
| Beans | 24 Aug 2026 | 5 |
| Finger Millet | 24 Aug 2026 | -5 |
| Rice | 24 Aug 2026 | -4.5 |
What changed
The ranking compares national wholesale midpoint series across the same retained window. Market-level dispersion remains visible on the full crops record.
Why it matters
Irish Potatoes had the largest absolute move among the 6 displayed staples; wholesale changes do not measure retail food inflation.
Method and limits
Each observation is the midpoint of the Ministry-reported minimum and maximum across valid markets. Printed inversions remain null. The chart ranks published three-month percentage changes and does not forecast retail prices.
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