Chocolate bars priced at 85 hryvnias: which products in Ukraine are expected to see a price increase?
In 2025, prices for a range of products in Ukraine will increase. This was reported on January 8 during a broadcast of the telethon.
What Prices Will Rise
The price of eggs has dropped by half after a previous increase, which is linked to warmer weather. However, the cost of chocolate, for instance, has risen due to an increase in cocoa prices globally.
Experts predict that prices for basic products will rise as early as spring.
Specifically, this will affect:
- chocolate (up to 80-85 hryvnias per bar);
- vegetables, especially potatoes;
- fruits;
- bread;
- pasta.
Dairy products and meat will also become more expensive, but not as significantly.
Despite the rising food prices, the agricultural sector remains one of the main drivers of the Ukrainian economy. In particular, in 2024, Ukraine exported products worth $24.5 billion, nearly matching the figures from 2021.
Why Prices Are Rising
Member of Parliament and member of the committee on agrarian and land policy Ivan Chaykivskyi explained that various factors influence pricing. Among them are weather and climate conditions, agricultural technologies, and the war.
"Today, the agricultural sector needs to practically reorient its production," he noted.
The parliamentarian assured that such a reorientation is already taking place. For instance, vegetable cultivation is shifting to central regions. However, this realignment requires time.
Logistics, processing, taxes, energy and fuel prices, and a shortage of labor also affect product costs. Additionally, storage of products, especially vegetables—which have seen the largest price increases—is a crucial factor. Due to blackouts, goods spoiled, further impacting pricing.
Recall that in recent weeks, prices for one product in Ukraine have surged. It turned out that this is related to the depletion of stocks among many local producers.
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