August 2025: which products saw prices soar by 77% and 148%.

Price increase of food products in August 2025

According to inkorr.com: In August 2025, Ukrainians faced a significant increase in prices for food products. According to data from the State Statistics Service, the rise covered almost all major categories, with the exception of some vegetables and sugar.

The prices of eggs and apples increased the most in a year. The cost of a dozen eggs rose by 77.4% - from 31.4 to 55.8 hryvnias, while apples became more than twice as expensive - by 148.2%, reaching 70.3 hryvnias per kilogram. The price of meat also significantly increased. Whole chickens rose in price by 35.9%, fillet - by 37.5%, pork - by 36.8%, and beef - by almost 23%.

Changes in the pricing policy of other products

Prices for bread and cereals were also affected by inflationary processes. The cost of bread increased on average by 17-21%, while among cereals, the prices for barley (by 37.8%) and buckwheat (by 19.1%) rose the most. Dairy products became more expensive within 21-31%, while a liter of sunflower oil now costs over 81 hryvnias, which is a third more than a year ago.

The situation on the vegetable market

The situation in the vegetable market appears ambiguous. The price of cabbage decreased by 40.2%, while beets became cheaper by 13%. However, carrots rose in price by over 10%, and potatoes - by 7.7%. Sugar remains consistently cheap, having lowered its price by 9.3% and now costs 32.4 hryvnias per kilogram.

Overall, most products in August 2025 significantly increased in price compared to last year. The greatest impact on the consumer basket of Ukrainians was made by prices for meat, eggs, and fruits, which places a significant burden on household expenses.

Thus, the increase in prices for food products in Ukraine in August 2025 has significantly affected the budget of the population and households. The most significant price increases were for eggs, apples, and meat, while some vegetables and sugar remained stable or became cheaper. This may affect the consumer habits and financial planning of Ukrainians.