Ukrainians face food price increases in December: which products will see a sharp rise in price.

According to ТСН: Ukrainians are expecting a traditional rise in the prices of staple food products ahead of the New Year. In December, the increase in the cost of dairy products, meat, bread, eggs, and vegetables will continue.

Eggs and apples: a traditional jump

According to experts, prices for citrus fruits and most fruits will remain stable, but there are a few exceptions:

• Apples may increase in price almost twofold, reaching 60-70 UAH/kg.

• Eggs will experience a traditional winter price hike due to frosts that worsen their supply.

Expert Oleg Pendzin predicts that the retail price of eggs will rise to 80 UAH per dozen, and in special packaging, it may reach 100 UAH.

Meat, lard, and milk

It is expected that the increase in prices for other staple products will look as follows:

• Milk (liter) will rise to about 80 UAH (+10 UAH).

• Pork shoulder (front, rear) will cost 300 UAH/kg (+20 UAH).

• Beef steak and entrecote – up to 360 UAH/kg (+20 UAH).

• The price for lard will remain in the range of 200-350 UAH/kg, while "general's" lard for gourmets has already exceeded 400 UAH/kg.

It is also worth expecting a gradual increase in the price of vegetables, as farmers without heated storage will finish selling their harvest.

Medicines, bread, and inflation

Experts predict that in December, prices for medicines and bread will increase by approximately 1.5%, in line with the inflation rate.

Oleg Pendzin summarizes: "The food basket will become more expensive by 14-15% over the year, which will exceed the overall inflation rate."

War risks affect prices

Andriy Zablovsky notes that the price of vegetables and fruits may differ in various regions:

"The closer to the front, the more expensive, as sellers take into account the risks of damage to goods from possible enemy rocket strikes and drones."

Therefore, Ukrainians should be prepared for a rapid rise in food prices in December. This season traditionally brings an increase in the cost of basic products, and various factors related to the war significantly affect market prices, creating instability in the country. It is important to monitor changes to be able to adapt your expenses to the new conditions.