Pork remains one of the most popular types of meat among Ukrainians, and its price has been falling steadily in August. However, it seems that Ukrainians should not expect such gifts from it in September, although a sharp jump in prices is also unlikely.
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Thus, according to analysts of the Association of Pig Farmers of Ukraine, the purchase prices of pigs in live weight have remained at a relatively unchanged level for the fourth week in a row. In the west of the country, prices range from 97-97.5 UAH/kg, in the center they mostly fluctuate within 97-100 UAH/kg, and in the east they record maximum price marks – from 100 to 103 UAH/kg. The weighted average purchase price is 97.8 UAH/kg, as in the week before.
“Although a number of procurers express their wishes for a price reduction, appealing to the sluggishness of trade, other significant prerequisites for such a change, as before, are not voiced. At the same time, reviews about the available supply volumes of conditioned live meat differ significantly: while some believe that it meets current demand, some meat processors state that they were unable to purchase live meat in the desired volumes,” analysts say about the lack of trends towards a price reduction.
There is also no import pressure on the price of the harvest, since operators mainly form frozen stocks due to such products. Given this, most operators are unanimous and expect further price stability, as they do not yet see any prerequisites for fluctuations, and market factors will balance each other.
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According to the Ministry of Finance portal, retail prices for pork in Ukraine are increasing compared to August, adding an average of 5-7 hryvnias per kilogram per week. The most noticeable increase in price was for neck meat — from 355 to 362 hryvnias per kilogram. At the same time, pork for barbecue became cheaper compared to August by 15 hryvnias — from 303 to 288 hryvnias, but this is the only example of a decrease in pork prices.
Meanwhile, prices for dairy products continue to rise in Ukraine.
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