The cost of making homemade Easter bread has risen by 12.2% over the past year

The cost of baking three to four Easter cakes using a traditional recipe in the days leading up to Easter amounted to 357.2 UAH. 

This was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club in a report dated April 6, 2026. The main factor behind the price increase was the rise in prices for egg and dairy ingredients; specifically, eggs rose in price by 13% over the year, and butter by 13.1%.

Among baking ingredients, raisins saw the largest price increase (+27%); however, the overall cost was kept in check by a 12.6% decrease in the price of sugar and a 26.8% decrease in the price of vanillin. A full Easter basket with wine and vegetables currently costs 1,387 UAH, which is 17% more expensive than last year due to high costs for greenhouses and logistics. The meat market remains relatively stable, though lard prices have risen by 15% year-over-year. While Russia continues to destroy Ukrainian infrastructure, farmers are reporting a seasonal increase in milk production, which should stabilize prices for dairy products with a short shelf life.

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