Meat Prices Surge in Odesa: New Costs for Veal, Pork, and Chicken Revealed.

Meat Prices in Odesa

According to Novyny.live: At Kyiv Market in Odesa, meat prices have climbed by 5 to 10 hryvnias per kilogram, driven by rising logistics and fuel expenses. Despite this increase, the region reports no meat shortage. Current pricing across various meat types indicates relative market stability.

The cost of meat varies by type:

• Milk-fed veal - 450 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Young beef - 380 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Milk-fed lamb - 350–400 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Free-range chicken (broiler) - 180 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Pork - 250–300 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Pork fatback - 250–300 hryvnias per kilogram.

Pork Prices at the 'Pryvoz' Market

At the 'Pryvoz' market, prices for different pork cuts are as follows:

• Ribs - 240 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Cutlet meat - 230–240 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Fillet - 250 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Neck - 250 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Rump - 220–230 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Shoulder - 180–200 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Ham - 90–100 hryvnias per kilogram;
• Pork fatback - 200–220 hryvnias per kilogram.

Forecasts for meat prices remain uncertain. According to expert Yevgen,

“prices could go up or drop slightly”

As of March 2026, the meat market situation stays relatively stable, suggesting that both consumers and suppliers have adapted to the new conditions. Notably, despite higher prices, demand for meat remains steady, and no significant supply disruptions have been observed.

The rise in Odesa meat prices, triggered by increased logistics and fuel costs, may reflect broader economic trends in the region. However, given the absence of shortages and consistent demand, the market continues to adjust to these changes. This resilience in consumer spending, even amid price swings, offers some reassurance to both buyers and sellers in the short term.