Prices for buckwheat, milk and butter have increased in supermarkets. The expert predicted what will happen next with their cost
Kyiv • UNN
In March, the cost of buckwheat, milk and butter increased in Ukrainian supermarkets. Expert Oleg Pendzin predicts a further increase in egg prices before Easter.
In supermarkets in Ukraine, the cost of buckwheat, milk and butter, in particular, has increased. Oleh Pendzyn, Executive Director of the Economic Discussion Club, told a journalist of UNN that the price of eggs will increase even before the Easter holidays. They will cost approximately 80-85 UAH per dozen.
The cost of buckwheat
According to the Ministry of Finance portal, as of March 28, the average price of buckwheat in supermarkets is UAH 34.60. In February, it could be purchased for an average of UAH 33.05.
It is noted that the consumer price index for buckwheat in March 2025 was 103.43%. Compared to the previous month, average prices increased by 3.43%. In February 2025, this index relative to the previous month was 100.09%.
The cost of butter
The average cost of Selyanske butter 72.5% per 200 grams is UAH 117.25. The average price for "Yagotynske" butter 73% per 200 grams is UAH 104.95. The average monthly prices in February 2025 were as follows:
· "Selyanske" - UAH 115.07.
· "Yagothynske" - UAH 104.95.
The consumer price index for butter in March 2025 was 100.04%. Compared to the previous month, average prices increased by 0.04%. In February 2025, this index relative to the previous month was 101.21%.
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The cost of milk
The average cost of "Prostonashe" milk 1% per 900 ml is UAH 51.50, and "Yagotynske" milk 2.6% per 900 ml is UAH 56.07.
Average monthly prices in February 2025 were as follows:
· "Prostonashe" - UAH 49.38
· "Yagotynske" - UAH 50.49
It is noted that the consumer price index for milk in March 2025 was 110.88%. Compared to the previous month, average prices increased by 10.88%. In February 2025, this index relative to the previous month was 97.84%.
The cost of chicken eggs
Current prices for eggs in supermarkets have increased compared to February. For example, a dozen "Kvochka" eggs of category C1 for 10 pieces can be purchased for an average of UAH 79.60, which is more than UAH 10 more expensive than the February price. "Yasensvit" eggs have also risen in price - the average price is UAH 72.86 against UAH 66.62 in February.
The Ministry of Finance portal notes that the consumer price index for chicken eggs in March 2025 was 107.48%. Compared to the previous month, average prices increased by 7.48%. In February 2025, this index relative to the previous month was 94.00%.
No price reduction for food products expected before Easter – expert27.03.25, 16:18 • 28685 views
Executive Director of the Economic Discussion Club Oleh Pendzyn told a journalist of UNN what to expect from the prices of eggs, milk and buckwheat in the coming months.
Pendzyn noted that the price of eggs will increase before the Easter holidays. Easter this year is April 20.
I think that (the price increase will be - ed.) approximately to the level that was before the New Year - 80-85 UAH per dozen. This is an ordinary egg, and a homemade one will be 110-115 UAH
Commenting on the cost of milk, he noted that the price of raw milk is now high.
"I think that when the first young grass appears, the prices for raw milk will go down, we will have an increase in raw milk, which will be reflected in the price after the Easter holidays. Before the Easter holidays, the price of milk will increase, and then we will see a stabilization of prices, maybe even a slight decrease," - said Pendzyn.
Regarding buckwheat, Pendzyn reminded that there was enough of it in 2024.
The main consumers of buckwheat in the country are children and pensioners. Who left our country as refugees - children and pensioners. That is, the domestic buckwheat market has narrowed. Therefore, there is enough buckwheat produced today. I think there will be enough of it and the price for it will not grow much