Ukrainian consumers may face an increase in chicken prices in the near future. This is due to regular attacks on energy infrastructure by the Russian Federation, which could lead to widespread power outages during the winter. Meat producers are forced to consider risks and potential losses, which affects the final pricing of their products.
This is reported by Finway
Reasons for the Rise in Chicken Prices
According to Oksana Ruzhenkova, an expert from the World Bank on fruit and vegetable development, due to power supply disruptions, chicken prices in Ukraine could increase by 5–10 hryvnias per kilogram. The production of chicken meat is energy-intensive, so a stable supply of electricity is critically important for the industry. Entrepreneurs take potential losses into account and factor them into the cost of goods.
“However, chicken meat prices will not rise dramatically, as producers will sell their products while they remain fresh. Ruzhenkova notes that in the event of a difficult situation, entrepreneurs will be forced to reduce their poultry stock. Moreover, in extreme cases, they may even lower prices to sell their products before they spoil.”
If producers or retail chains begin to unjustifiably raise prices, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine should respond promptly. At the same time, the largest Ukrainian poultry farms are capable of meeting the domestic market demand without reducing export volumes.
Seasonal Fluctuations and Current Prices
Oksana Ruzhenkova also emphasizes that a traditional seasonal increase in meat prices is possible at the end of the year, when demand rises ahead of the Christmas holidays. It is during this period that buyers may notice additional increases in chicken prices.
As of October 2025, chicken fillet prices in Ukrainian supermarkets vary as follows:
- In the “Silpo” chain, chicken fillet is sold at a promotional price of 204 UAH/kg.
- In “Varus,” chilled chicken fillet costs 229.9 UAH/kg.
- In “Novus,” the price for a kilogram of chicken fillet is 234 UAH.
Thus, despite the challenges with electricity supply, chicken remains affordable for most Ukrainians, although the risk of further price increases persists.