Preparation of Easter cakes: how prices for flour, sugar, eggs, and butter have changed before Easter.

The Ministry of Finance portal has reported on changes in prices for ingredients for baking Easter cakes. Many Ukrainians are preparing for Easter and plan to cook festive dishes themselves. The main ingredients for Easter baking are flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Let’s consider how prices for these products have changed compared to March 2025 to help consumers plan their holiday expenses.

The analysis of current prices shows a contradictory picture: some products have become cheaper, while others have slightly increased in price. Flour 'Khutorek wheat' in a 1 kg package currently costs an average of 31.39 UAH, which is 2.5% higher than the March price (30.61 UAH). Meanwhile, the 2 kg package of the same brand has decreased from 59.50 UAH to 55.04 UAH, which is a decrease of 7.5%.

Granulated sugar has become cheaper. The current average price is 33.32 UAH per kilogram, which is 4% lower than the March price of 34.70 UAH.

As for butter, the situation is ambiguous depending on the manufacturer. 'Selyanske' butter 72.5% (200 g) has increased in price by 1.9% – from 115.04 UAH to 117.25 UAH. In contrast, 'Yagotynske' butter 73% (200 g) has decreased by 1 UAH – from 104.95 UAH to 103.95 UAH.

Milk has significantly decreased in price. 'Prostokvashino' 1% (900 ml) has dropped in price by 7.6% - from 52.10 UAH to 48.12 UAH, while 'Yagotynske' 2.6% (900 ml) has decreased by 10% - from 55.86 UAH to 50.28 UAH.

Eggs 'Kvochka' (10 pcs) have decreased by 2.5% - from 74.68 UAH to 72.80 UAH. Eggs 'Yasensvit' (C1, 10 pcs) have increased by 3.9% - from 70.78 UAH to 73.53 UAH.

Let us remind you that supermarkets have updated prices for pork.

Analysis:

According to data from the Ministry of Finance portal, prices for ingredients for preparing Easter cakes before Easter in Ukraine demonstrate contradictory dynamics. Some products have increased in price, while others have decreased compared to the previous month's price.

For example, the price for 'Khutorek wheat' flour has increased by 2.5% for a 1 kg package, but decreased by 7.5% for a 2 kg package. Granulated sugar has decreased by 4%, while butter has varied price dynamics depending on the manufacturer.

Overall, it is important for consumers to know which products have become cheaper and which have become more expensive in order to plan their holiday expenses for Easter cakes and other dishes. Prices for eggs and milk also show mixed dynamics. The results of the analysis will help consumers make an informed choice when purchasing necessary ingredients.