Potato Prices in Ukraine Reached a Three-Year Low in October 2025
In October 2025, the price of potatoes in the Ukrainian market dropped to its lowest level in the last three years. The average price for this vegetable is around 16 UAH per kilogram, while in October of last year, this figure was nearly 28.5 UAH per kilogram. This situation is beneficial for consumers, but it creates a number of challenges for producers.
This is reported by AgroReview
Impact of High Harvest on Price Situation
According to Alexander Sokolov, the CEO of Pro-Consulting, this year’s high harvest volumes have allowed purchasing prices to remain at three-year minimum levels. This, in turn, may restrain the growth of retail prices for potatoes for end consumers.
“Thanks to the higher harvest, purchasing prices can stay at the three-year minimum level, which potentially could lead to less noticeable growth in retail prices,” adds Alexander Sokolov, CEO of Pro-Consulting.
European Market Increases Pressure on Ukrainian Producers
World Bank expert on agricultural associations and horticulture, Oksana Ruzhenkova, emphasizes that potato prices in Ukraine are significantly influenced by the European market. This year, Poland and Germany have harvested a record crop in the last 30 years, intensifying competition for Ukrainian farmers. In particular, Polish potatoes are entering the market at a price of 6 UAH/kg, while Ukrainian producers aim to sell their products for 12 UAH/kg (including VAT). As a result, the wholesale price in the Chernihiv region without VAT is 8–9 UAH, while in Volyn, it is sometimes 5–7 UAH per kilogram.
“Ukrainian producers would like to sell potatoes for 12 UAH/kg (including VAT), but Polish potatoes are coming onto the market at 6 UAH/kg,” she explains. “This leads to the wholesale price in the Chernihiv region without VAT being 8-9 UAH, and in Volyn, sometimes 5–7 UAH. For consumers, this is great, but for producers, it’s a problem, as in the conditions of war, labor shortages, fuel costs, and logistical difficulties, they need more working capital.”
The current situation in the potato market remains challenging for farmers due to external price pressure, rising costs, and logistical difficulties; however, consumers are currently benefiting from more affordable vegetable prices.