In Ukraine, significant fluctuations in vegetable prices have been observed over the past week.
According to analysts from the EastFruit project, the most notable drop was in onion prices, which fell from 15-16 UAH per kg to 13-15 UAH. This occurred against the backdrop of declining quality of the remaining products in storage.
Carrots also saw a decrease, dropping from 25-32 UAH per kg to 23-20 UAH per kg. Meanwhile, prices for cucumbers and sweet peppers continue to rise. The minimum price for cucumbers increased from 110 to 120 UAH per kg, while the price of sweet peppers rose from 140-150 UAH to 145-170 UAH per kg. Tomatoes also became more expensive, with the upper price limit rising from 90 to 120 UAH per kg. Eggplants increased in price from 110-120 UAH to 180-200 UAH per kg, while zucchini slightly decreased, falling from 90-100 UAH to 85-90 UAH per kg. The prices for quality garlic have also risen, climbing to 170 UAH per kg from 150 UAH.
Changes are also noticeable in the greens segment: the price of dill and parsley has decreased from 200 to 180 UAH per kg, while lettuce has become more expensive, rising from 50-100 UAH to 150-160 UAH per kg.
In the fruit segment, oranges have decreased in price, with their cost dropping from 68-130 UAH to 65-125 UAH per kg, and apples have become cheaper, falling from 27-35 UAH to 23-32 UAH per kg.
Price Forecast for Food Products in Ukraine for 2025
Experts predict further changes in food prices in Ukraine. Maksym Hopka, an analyst at the "Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business," noted that due to high meat prices, demand for this product remains low, which restrains its price increase. Meanwhile, economist Oleg Pendzin highlighted the rising cost of dairy products, which has objective grounds.
According to Denys Marchuk, Deputy Chairman of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, bread prices may increase by 1.5-2% monthly throughout 2025, with an overall rise of more than 20% expected over the year.