In 2018, the product fell by 7%, according to the State Statistics Service.
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As analysts predict, in the near future changes in the price of eggs are not expected. Some reduction in value will traditionally occur in the summer. This is due to a seasonal increase in egg production of chickens due to the diversity of feed and lengthening of daylight hours.
Recall that from 2013 to 2018 there was a constant increase in prices for a table chicken egg. Compared to March 2013, in March 2018, egg prices increased 6 times: from 6 to 27 UAH. for a dozen.
Eggs increased strongly in price in August 2017 - from 10 to 14.5 UAH per 10 pieces.
Due to rising prices, the product has become less accessible to socially vulnerable segments of the population. In 2016, when eggs cost 16 UAH / dozen, its consumption per capita was at the level of 267 pcs. in year. In 2013, the same indicator was at around 309 units. From the rise in price, pensioners suffered the most. If a few years ago they could buy 20 eggs a month for themselves, then in 2018 only 8-10 pcs., Were calculated by analysts.