Egg Price Disparity: Why a Carton Costs 83 UAH in Ukraine, While a Dozen is $2.5 in the U.S.

Price of Chicken Eggs in Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: In Ukraine, the price of chicken eggs varies significantly across different retailers. As of February 24, 2026, the average price for a carton of C1 category eggs is 83 UAH. At the ATB supermarket, a single egg costs 5.99 UAH, with the cheapest carton in this chain priced at 76.70 UAH. Other major grocery chains show the following per-egg prices:

• Varus — 5.49 UAH
• Ashan — 5.90 UAH
• Fora — 5.99 UAH
• MegaMarket — 7.50 UAH

Egg Prices in the United States

Meanwhile, egg prices in the United States have seen a dramatic fall. As of January 2026, the average cost for a dozen eggs has dropped to $2.577. This represents a 59% decrease compared to March 2025, when a dozen cost $6.227. U.S. President Donald Trump significantly contributed to this trend by increasing egg imports to 122.5 million dozen, a figure four times higher than in 2024. According to forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average price for a dozen eggs could potentially fall to $1.25.

This creates a stark contrast: the Ukrainian egg market shows stable pricing that varies by store, while the U.S. is experiencing a substantial price decline that could improve consumer affordability. The price of a staple food like eggs is often a key indicator of broader economic and agricultural conditions.

While Ukrainian egg prices remain stable, suggesting some resilience to external price fluctuations, the U.S. price drop is driven by a surge in imports, which can influence global market trends. Ukrainian consumers may not feel immediate, sharp changes, but international market dynamics could eventually impact pricing strategies within the country.