Inflation Hits Food Products: Which Goods Have Seen Prices Skyrocket by 150%

According to hvylya.net: In August 2025, Ukrainians faced a significant increase in food prices. According to the State Statistics Service, the price hike affected almost all main categories, except for some vegetables and sugar.

The prices of eggs and apples rose the most over the year. The cost of a dozen eggs increased by 77.4% - from 31.4 to 55.8 hryvnias, while apples became more than twice as expensive - rising by 148.2%, to 70.3 hryvnias per kilogram. The price of meat significantly increased as well. Chicken carcasses rose in price by 35.9%, fillet by 37.5%, pork by 36.8%, and beef by almost 23%.

Bread and cereals were also not spared by the inflationary processes. The price of bread rose on average by 17-21%, with the largest price increases among cereals being for barley (37.8%) and buckwheat (19.1%). Dairy products became 21 to 31% more expensive, while a liter of sunflower oil now costs over 81 hryvnias, which is a third more than a year ago.

The vegetable market situation revealed itself unevenly. The price of cabbage fell by 40.2%, and beets became 13% cheaper. However, carrots increased in price by over 10%, and potatoes by 7.7%. Sugar remains consistently cheap, having lost 9.3% of its value - now costing 32.4 hryvnias per kilogram.

Overall, most products in August 2025 turned out to be noticeably more expensive than a year ago. The greatest blow to the Ukrainian consumer basket was dealt by the prices of meat, eggs, and fruits, creating significant pressure on household expenses.

In August 2025, food prices in Ukraine rose significantly, which had a considerable impact on the expenses of the population and households. The prices of eggs, apples, and meat rose the most, while some vegetables and sugar remained stable or became cheaper. This may lead to changes in consumer habits and the budgets of Ukrainians.