Booming Ukrainian egg exports spark woes in Ukraine and the UK

To some extent, the dynamics are attributed to a seasonal factor, as egg prices always rise during the autumn and winter months due to a slight decline in output. However, a sharp rise in foreign sales is also taking a toll. During the first 8 months of 2025, Ukraine exported a record 1.4 billion eggs, which is 82% more compared with the previous year, Karpenko said. On one hand, Ukrainian egg exporters play a crucial role in maintaining market balance by selling a surplus of eggs abroad. This surplus helps to stabilise the market. However, the success of these exports also allows Ukrainian egg companies to keep prices higher than they would be without exports, as Karpenko admitted. “Any reduction in export supplies puts pressure on the market and leads to a decrease in selling prices,” Karpenko said. Ukraine has been experiencing a surge in egg prices since the beginning of 2025. According to official data from the Finance Ministry, in the middle of the year, average retail egg ...