Egg exports from Ukraine are on the rise: revenue is outpacing volume
20 April 14:42
The Ukrainian PoultryFarmers’ Union reported that Ukraine significantly increased its exports of chicken eggs in the first quarter of 2026. This was reportedby , citing data from the State Customs Service, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
According to the State Customs Service, exports totaled 579.5 million eggs, which is 17% more than during the same period in 2025.
March as a growth point
March alone was a peak month, with 216.2 million eggs exported in a single month and total revenue of $24 million
Trends:
- 23% compared to February 2026
- 25% year-over-year
At the same time, growth in monetary terms is significantly faster:
- 57% compared to March 2025
This indicates not only an increase in volume but also rising prices or a shift in the export structure.
Money vs. volumes: a key trend
For the first quarter:
- $66 million in total revenue
- 74% in monetary terms
- versus 17% in physical volumes
This gap indicates rising global prices, a shift in exports toward higher-margin markets, or product shortages in certain sectors.
Export geography
Main buyers of Ukrainian eggs:
- Spain — 26.1%
- United Kingdom — 13.1%
- Poland — 11.7%
- Israel — 8.3%
The share of European Union countries in the export structure reached 74%.
This confirms the Ukrainian agricultural sector’s continued reorientation toward the European market.
The broader agricultural context
The growth in egg exports is occurring alongside other positive signs:
- in March, poultry meat exports exceeded 43,000 tons,
- the highest figure since the beginning of 2022.
What does this mean
Current trends reveal several developments:
1. Industry recovery
Following periods of crisis, the poultry industry is demonstrating steady growth.
2. European focus
The EU market is becoming key for Ukrainian exporters.
3. The price factor
The main driver of revenue is not only volume but also more favorable market conditions.
Ukrainian egg exports in 2026 show qualitative growth:
