Due to holiday demand, flower prices in Ukraine have risen significantly: markups have skyrocketed to 200%.
8 March 11:02
ANALYSIS FROM 
Prices for flowers in Ukraine as of March 8, 2026, have risen significantly due to holiday demand. The cost of tulips in Kyiv in specialized stores starts at 60–80 UAH per piece, while roses cost 100–120 UAH depending on the variety, country of origin, and stem length, writes
At the same time, in markets and underpasses, the price ranges from 50 to 90 UAH. Ready-made arrangements of 11–15 flowers in Kyiv and Lviv cost an average of 1,000–1,600 UAH.
A sprig of mimosa is usually priced by size. In 2026, the price for a small branch of this rather specific flower will start at 150 UAH, while lush imported options can cost significantly more — 500-800 UAH.
Prices for roses remain traditionally high. The cost depends on the country of origin (Ukraine or the Netherlands).
Roses from Ukrainian greenhouses cost 80–120 UAH per piece, while imported tall roses with large buds can cost 150 to 250 UAH per piece.
Snowdrops and scillas remain no less popular these days
despite their red book status.
Although the sale and purchase of these flowers is officially illegal and fines ranging from 1,700 to 3,655 UAH are imposed for trading in wild primroses, sellers of such bouquets can be found in spontaneous markets—in underground passages, near highways, or shopping centers. Their cost ranges from 70 UAH and above.
Official flower shops, on the other hand, offer an alternative to wild primroses: potted bulbous plants (crocuses, hyacinths), which cost between 100 and 250 hryvnia per pot.
Approximate price (UAH)
Kyiv
60
Lviv
70–140
Kharkiv
60
Dnipro
55
Odessa
65
The markup on flowers before March 8 in Ukraine is one of the highest of the year. According to experts, it depends on the market segment and type of flowers.
For example, in retail chains and flower shops, the markup can be 100–200% of the cost price. If a tulip costs 25–30 UAH at purchase, its price increases to 60–80 UAH on the storefront.
On the other hand, street vendors (markets, passageways) may have a slightly lower markup of 50-100%, but depending on the hype, it increases on the morning of March 8.
Premium flowers and those sold by florists are quite expensive due to the use of expensive packaging, decorations, and courier services. The final cost of such a bouquet can exceed the cost of the flowers by 3–4 times (300% and above).
Why so expensive?
Before March 8, prices on flower exchanges (for example, in the Netherlands) increase by 2-3 times due to global demand.
At the same time, flowers are a perishable commodity. Sellers factor in possible losses from unsold stock after the holiday. The price also includes delivery and storage of flowers at the proper temperature.
