The winter period in Ukraine may lead to an increase in prices for a number of products, including meat, eggs, sugar, oil and dairy products. According to the deputy head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, Denys Marchuk, the cost of these goods is expected to increase by up to 15%, which is due to several factors, including the rise in the cost of animal feed and increased demand for products during the holidays.
Reasons for price increases:
- Rising feed prices: One of the main factors is the significant increase in feed prices, in particular feed corn, which accounts for up to 70% of the cost of products such as chicken and eggs. As Marchuk noted, feed prices have increased significantly compared to last year, which directly affects the prices of final products.
- Rising demand before the holidays: Marchuk also noted that with increased demand for food products in the winter, especially on the eve of the New Year holidays, prices may increase even more.
Projected price changes:
- Meat, eggs, sugar, oil, and dairy products may increase in price by 10-15%.
- An increase in the cost of lard is also possible within the projected increase.
- Egg prices are already significantly higher than last season, which is also due to changes in the cost of production.
Overall, the winter period is expected to be accompanied by a slight increase in food prices, but a certain lull in pricing can be expected in the coming weeks. However, with the start of holiday shopping, prices may rise again.
