Hours-long power outages due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure are negatively affecting prices in Ukraine. Among these goods are chicken eggs, which could increase in price by 15-20% in December as a result of this situation.
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This was reported to UNIAN by the executive director of the association “Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine” Serhiy Karpenko in a comment. The situation will not change in November yet.
The expert called the reason for the expected price stability in November the drop in demand observed on the market, with a 20% decrease in sales prices for both poultry and eggs. The result of this will most likely be stability in egg prices.
In December, the situation may change and prices will increase by 15-20%, primarily due to the increase in producers' costs. And a significant place here will be occupied by the use of generators and electricity costs, which in the cost structure make up 7-12%, and in some cases up to 30%.
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The second important factor affecting prices is the increase in the price of compound feed, which accounts for the largest share in the cost of poultry products. Electricity is also used in production.
It should be noted that, according to the Ministry of Finance portal, the price of chicken eggs in November increased to 80 hryvnias for 10 pieces – from 73 hryvnias in October. At the same time, in September their average cost was about 58 hryvnias, and in November 2024 they cost 73 hryvnias.
As “FACTY” reported, member of the Economic Discussion Club Oleg Penzin predicts the main increase in prices in Ukraine for December, which will be associated with the New Year holidays.
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