Odesa Meat Prices Hold Steady: Which Cuts Are the Most Affordable at the Cheremushky Market.

Meat Prices at Cheremushky Market

According to Novyny.live: Despite a drop in consumer demand, meat prices at Odesa’s Cheremushky Market remain unchanged. Vendors report no shortage of supply, which helps keep price levels where they are.

Pork offerings at Cheremushky Market show a wide range in pricing. For instance, fillet and pork neck both sell for 350 UAH per kilogram, while a cutlet cut goes for 300 UAH per kilogram. Cheaper options like chelogach, lean meat, ham, apple cut, shoulder, and rump are priced between 240 and 250 UAH per kilogram. Ribs cost 270 UAH per kilogram, belly ranges from 220 to 240 UAH per kilogram, and fatback can be bought for 150 to 180 UAH per kilogram.

Beef prices also vary across different cuts:

• Shoulder – 340 UAH per kilogram
• Neck and shank – 300 UAH per kilogram each
• Tenderloin and marrow bone – 380 UAH per kilogram
• Entrecôte and ribs – 300 UAH and 240 UAH per kilogram, respectively
• Brisket – 240 UAH per kilogram
• Liver – 240 UAH per kilogram
• Heart – 100 UAH per kilogram
• Tongue – 350 UAH per kilogram
• Beef fillet – 700 UAH per kilogram
• Rump and ham – 380 UAH per kilogram each

Market vendors note that demand for meat has declined. One seller, Liliya, shared her perspective:

'Sales have dropped recently. I think the economy is the reason—people just don’t have enough money. Most often, they buy shoulder, lean meat, fatback, and trimmings—basically, the cheaper options.' – Liliya

This shift reflects changing consumer habits as residents try to save money amid the current economic climate.

Overall, the Cheremushky Market in Odesa remains stable in terms of pricing, even as meat demand weakens. Vendors are confident that the selection is still broad enough to meet customer needs.

Overview of the Meat Market Situation

The meat market in Odesa mirrors broader trends in Ukraine’s economy, where consumer spending often contracts due to financial strain. During uncertain times, many shoppers gravitate toward more affordable food options, reshaping sales patterns. In response, vendors are adjusting by offering varied price points and product ranges to attract buyers.