Egg prices are expected to rise again in December: expert names the reason.

According to inkorr.com: By the end of December, Ukrainians may once again observe increases in chicken egg prices — by 15-20%. However, no significant fluctuations are forecasted in November. This was reported by the executive director of the Ukrainian Poultry Industry Association, Serhiy Karpenko, in a comment to UNIAN.

The expert noted that the current power outages are leading producers to use generators, which significantly increases costs. Additionally, due to decreased demand, prices for eggs and poultry meat have dropped by approximately 20% in November.

"Most likely, prices will not change significantly in November, but they will return to the level of October in December," Karpenko explained.

Why production is becoming more expensive

The main factor for the increase in prices will be the rising cost of production for poultry farmers. According to Karpenko, the use of alternative energy sources will directly impact the final price.

"Incubation, followed by the raising of laying hen chicks requires a stable supply of electricity. Without this, it is impossible to meet technological conditions," he stated.

Electricity accounts for the cost structure:

• 7 to 12% — on average across the industry,
• up to 30% — for certain types of products.

Egg production has several stages, so the increase in costs at each of them leads to a "snowball effect," where the final price rises exponentially.

Compound feeds are also becoming more expensive

Another factor contributing to rising prices is the cost of compound feeds, which account for the largest share of the cost structure. Their production also depends on electricity, so feed prices rise in parallel with tariffs.

"We will see a chain reaction: feeds, electricity, transportation become more expensive — and ultimately the consumer pays more," Karpenko concluded.

Last year, egg prices already reached historical records. After stabilization in early 2025, the industry will once again face long-standing problems — energy dependency of production, high feed prices, and seasonal decreases in demand. Analysts believe that the situation with prices will normalize no earlier than spring.

Currently, Ukrainian poultry farmers find themselves in a difficult situation due to high costs and the energy crisis. They are observing market changes and assessing potential optimization paths. Consumers are left to monitor prices for eggs and poultry meat, which may fluctuate depending on external factors.