There will be no product categories left in Ukraine that will not increase in price

Experts predict a 15% price increase in vegetables in Ukraine for the upcoming season. The dairy market is experiencing difficulties due to temporary export restrictions to Europe, but consumers are not expected to see a change in prices due to increased excise taxes on fuel. The cost of dairy products is rising due to increased feed costs, and meat prices are increasing due to reduced livestock numbers and high maintenance costs. The level of food inflation in 2025 will depend on the success of Ukrainian farmers. Retail chains are cautious in their price increase forecasts, and the Netherlands is the main buyer of Ukrainian chicken.

According to experts, by the new season in Ukraine, the vegetable group will continue to increase in price by 15%. This is reported by UNIAN. The situation on the dairy market remains difficult. Export restrictions to Europe have temporarily reduced the purchase prices for milk, but the final cost for consumers is unlikely to change due to the increase in excise taxes on fuel. According to experts, the increase in excise taxes, which began in September, has not yet fully affected the market. Traders had stocks at the old price, but from January fuel prices will affect the cost of products and transportation costs. Analysts emphasize that there will be no product categories that will not increase in price by the new season. Dairy products are becoming more expensive due to the increase in the cost of feed, and meat - due to the reduction in the number of livestock and the high costs of maintaining them. If in 2024 meat prices grew slowly, then in 2025 they may jump ...