Watermelons in Ukraine have become cheaper to 5-15 UAH/kg: where to buy the most profitable.

Ukrainian watermelons have become cheaper due to an increase in supply in the market. Prices for melons have dropped to 5-15 UAH/kg, allowing buyers to save part of their budget. During the period until August 2025, the average price of watermelons has decreased by 31%. Information on ways to purchase cheaper watermelons and factors affecting prices for agricultural products is provided on the Novyny.LIVE website.

What is the price of watermelons in Ukraine

According to EastFruit, the drop in melon prices has become possible due to improved weather and early ripening of the harvest. The supply of watermelons in supermarkets has increased, but a slight rise in prices for high-quality watermelons is expected.

'Currently, watermelons are sold for 78% more than a year ago. Price increases are only expected for high-quality watermelons, the limited availability of which on the market.'

Prices for watermelons in various supermarkets in Ukraine range from 17.49 to 32.69 UAH/kg and usually do not take into account various discounts and promotional offers.

Why agricultural products are becoming more expensive

Reasons for the rise in prices for agricultural goods include adverse weather conditions, rising wages and tariffs, logistical challenges, and destruction of infrastructure due to the war. Collectively, these factors affect the increase in production costs.

What else Ukrainians should know

Some supermarkets have raised prices for chicken eggs, while the average price of milk remains high due to a shortage of raw materials and a decrease in livestock.

After the increase in the supply of watermelons in the market in Ukraine, their prices have decreased, benefiting buyers in the form of discounts. However, prices for some other products, such as chicken eggs and milk, remain high due to various factors affecting the cost of agricultural products.