In a remarkable turn of events, four leading Ukrainian egg manufacturers reported a staggering UAH 13.8 billion (€273 million) in earnings for 2025, marking an impressive 88% increase from UAH 7.32 billion (€145 million) the previous year, as detailed by the local news outlet Delo. The primary driver behind this growth has been a spike in exports.
As domestic consumption declines due to a shrinking population, the robust export demand has become crucial for profit enhancement, according to Delo’s reports.
Sergey Karpenko, executive director of the Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine, emphasized that the Ukrainian market currently enjoys a surplus: “Production exceeds domestic consumption, and the balance is maintained through exports.”
Rising Exports
In 2025, Ukraine exported approximately 40% of its manufactured eggs, experiencing a remarkable year-on-year increase of 65.6%, bringing export sales to UAH 2.05 billion (€40.6 million). Notably, around 70% of these exports were directed towards the European market, as stated by the Union of Poultry Farmers.
The EU’s appetite for Ukrainian eggs grew significantly in 2025, driven by its own production declines attributed to outbreaks of avian influenza and Newcastle disease.
This trajectory of expansion continues, as February 2026 saw Ukraine’s egg export value rise to US$20.9 million, reflecting a 16% increase compared to the previous year.
High Prices Boost Revenue
The surge in revenue for Ukrainian egg manufacturers can also be attributed to favorable pricing dynamics in European markets. “The increase in egg producers’ revenue stems from both higher prices and strong exports,” noted Karpenko.
Avangardco, Ukraine’s largest egg producer, reported significant revenue growth, though its profitability lagged behind other top market players. This contrast highlights a broader trend, as many other manufacturers recorded notable profitability increases last year.
Spike in egg prices throughout the EU can largely be traced back to bird flu and Newcastle disease outbreaks. By mid-2025, average egg prices within the EU rose over 30% compared to the previous year, with some markets witnessing price hikes of 50-60% compared to 2024.
A Recovery Track
This growth trajectory signals that Ukraine’s egg industry is undergoing a recovery phase following a devastating collapse in 2022, as outlined by Delo. The industry suffered significantly due to the initial impacts of the war against Russia, which destroyed or damaged substantial production capabilities, some of which ended up under Russian control.
