Meat Prices Drop at Odessa's Privoz Market, Yet Shoppers Buy in Small Portions.

Current Meat Prices at Odessa's Privoz Market

According to Novyny.live: Prices for meat have fallen at Odessa's historic Privoz market, yet demand remains weak, largely due to ongoing power outages. Market data shows that bone-in meat is selling for 190-200 hryvnias per kilogram. Liver is priced at 200 hryvnias per kg, while neck meat costs between 250 and 260 hryvnias. Cutlets are around 220 hryvnias, ribs are 250 hryvnias, and shanks can be purchased for 85-100 hryvnias per kilogram. Meat trimmings are offered at 140-150 hryvnias per kg.

Market Conditions and Consumer Behavior

The majority of customers are now buying only 100 or 200 grams of meat at a time. Tetiana, one of the market vendors, explained the situation:

“Prices are dropping because there are no customers. There are no salaries, no cash flow, and sales are falling too.” - Tetiana

She added that people are buying just enough for a single meal because 'there is no electricity, nothing to cook on, and nowhere to store the meat.' According to her, buyers who once purchased several kilograms at a time are now taking only small amounts: “Times are hard for everyone, but we are holding on.”

Furthermore, Tetiana expressed concern about the future:

“If the power supply situation does not stabilize, the demand for meat could fall even further.” - Tetiana

The discounts at Privoz have failed to significantly boost demand, highlighting the severe economic pressures in the country. As a result, Ukrainians continue to purchase only essential quantities, with financial stability remaining under threat. This market scene reflects the broader economic crisis facing the nation, where power cuts disrupt not just commerce but also the basic ability to prepare and preserve food, forcing households to buy in smaller quantities. The slump in meat demand points to a sharp decline in purchasing power, a situation requiring focused attention from authorities to stabilize the economy.