Chicken eggs in Ukrainian supermarkets continue to rise in price, and September 2026 has become a month of noticeable cost increases for consumers of one of the most basic food items. According to data from the portal «Minfin», recorded on 16 September 2026, the average monthly price of a dozen eggs in popular retail chains grew compared to August. Specific items — «Yasensvit» eggs (category C1, 10 pieces) and the «ATB-Market» chain's assortment — rose in price by an average of 12–15 hryvnia per pack, representing an increase of about 23.7% over August prices. As a result, a shopper who bought a dozen eggs at one price in early summer is forced to pay noticeably more for the same product by mid-September.
Overall index: +16.33% versus August
Across the market as a whole, the consumer price index for chicken eggs in September 2026 stood at 116.33%, meaning average prices rose by 16.33% compared to the previous month. This figure, published by «Minfin», reflects the averaged dynamics across all sales channels — from large chains to small shops. Notably, the growth of specific brands (23.7%) exceeds the overall market index, indicating that in certain chains and for certain items, price increases are outpacing the market average. The difference between these two indicators is explained by the fact that the overall index accounts for a wide range of producers and retail formats, whereas the 23.7% figure is a targeted measurement of two specific product lines in two chains.
Experts: "a familiar autumn price movement"
Maxim Hopka, head of the analytical department of the Ukrainian Club of Agribusiness (UKAB), explained in a comment to RBC-Ukraine that there is currently no single trend of mass price increases across all food products in Ukraine. "Meat, dairy products, eggs and certain categories of groceries have already started to rise in price. The situation will remain mixed through the end of the year — depending on the category," he emphasized. According to him, no immediate price hike across the entire food basket is expected: some crop-based products will remain relatively stable, while meat, dairy, eggs and certain import-dependent goods will rise faster.
What to expect in October and through the end of the year
Hopka acknowledged that for eggs "the familiar autumn price movement has already begun" and suggested that the price increase during September and October may become more noticeable to consumers. However, the UKAB analyst clarified that this is more of a "gradual price movement" rather than a sharp spike over a short period. This means Ukrainians should expect a smooth but steady rise in egg prices over the next two to three months, driven by seasonal factors: reduced laying-hen productivity in autumn, rising feed and logistics costs, and general inflationary pressure on the food market. The expert does not forecast a price correction by the end of 2026, but he also does not expect a repeat of the sharp shock spikes characteristic of certain periods in previous years.
Context: not just eggs
The rise in egg prices is occurring against the backdrop of a broader price review across several other food categories. As RBC-Ukraine previously reported, dairy prices also began to rise in autumn, while the cost of sunflower oil is determined by a separate set of factors, including the exchange rate and import volumes. In addition, food price dynamics are influenced by external factors — including regular shelling of warehouse facilities and panic buying by consumers who stock up on food during periods of heightened anxiety. All these elements form a complex picture in which eggs become one of the most sensitive indicators of food inflation in Ukraine in the second half of 2026.
