Wholesale food prices · Edition 2
Beans wholesale prices changed 10.0% in the three months to 16 Oct 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Beans | 16 Oct 2026 | 10 |
| Bulrush Millet | 16 Oct 2026 | 9.4 |
| Wheat Grain | 16 Oct 2026 | 5.3 |
| Maize | 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Irish Potatoes | 16 Oct 2026 | -1.5 |
| Rice | 16 Oct 2026 | 1.1 |
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
Beans 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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