Economic stabilisation and consumer adaptation define performance
In 2025, Ukraine continued to face significant challenges due to the ongoing war, yet the economy showed signs of gradual stabilisation. Consumers have largely adapted to new realities, adjusting their lifestyles and purchasing habits accordingly. While the cooking ingredients and meals category experienced modest recovery in retail volumes, growth remained constrained by high inflation, reduced disposable incomes, and cautious spending behaviour. Shoppers increasingly plan their purchases, focusing on essentials and avoiding unnecessary or impulsive buys.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Ukraine with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Ukraine, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine?
- Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine?
- How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Ukraine?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine
Economic stabilisation and consumer adaptation define performance
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health-conscious choices remain important despite economic pressure
Local origin and patriotism shape purchasing behaviour
Consumers value trust, quality, and simple enjoyment
Gradual recovery expected as stability improves
Brands to focus on affordability, relevance, and younger audiences
E-commerce and convenience channels to gain traction
Nestlé strengthens leadership through local investment and resilience
Domestic producers expand reach through affordability and availability
Private label gains momentum amid affordability focus
Supermarkets retain dominance amid shifting shopping behaviour
E-commerce expands as online shopping becomes mainstream
Variety stores like Avrora expand visibility for affordable products
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Edible Oils in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price volatility and limited supply shape performance
Sunflower oil remains dominant amid weaker harvests
Soy oil posts the strongest value growth
Recovery and diversification expected to drive growth
Product innovation continues despite difficult conditions
Rapeseed oil development reflects local innovation capacity
Domestic agricultural groups dominate production and exports
Oleina remains a trusted market leader
Supermarkets dominate, supported by convenience and price activity
E-commerce expands through convenience and price transparency
Meals and Soups in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and affordability underpin demand during the crisis
Chilled ready meals show strongest momentum
Broader distribution and product diversity support category expansion
Retailer-driven innovation to shape future growth
Health and wellness remain a niche focus amid affordability concerns
Shelf-stable innovation and home cooking to continue influencing demand
Try Vedmedi maintains leadership through familiarity and reach
Retailer private label and Podravka drive strong growth
Supermarkets dominate, supported by accessibility and trust
E-commerce continues to expand, offering choice and convenience
Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Home cooking, flavour diversification, and health shifts drive performance
Tomato-based and other sauces outperform amid evolving tastes
Market to mature with focus on health, flavour innovation, and clean labels
Innovation spotlight: better-for-you ketchup and yogurt-based sauces
Nestlé-Ukraine maintains leadership through innovation and investment
Local producers and private label strengthen their market presence
Supermarkets dominate as consumers prioritise convenience and familiarity
E-commerce continues to expand as smart shopping accelerates
Sweet Spreads in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Modest recovery as affordability and comfort drive demand
Some marginal positive volume dynamics, value sales are mostly driven by inflation.
Rising fruit prices increase production costs
Honey and natural spreads expected to support gradual recovery
Health and naturalness to remain key long-term drivers
Premiumisation through craft jams and format diversification
Ferrero maintains strong leadership through brand power
Local honey and private label offerings strengthen affordability segment
Supermarkets retain dominance through convenience and trust
E-commerce expands as consumers embrace digital price comparison
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cooking Ingredients and Meals
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- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Liquid Stocks and Fonds
- Stock Cubes and Powders
- Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Herbs and Spices
- Tomato Pastes and Purées
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- Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
- Dry Recipe Sauces
- Pasta Sauces
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- Barbecue Sauces
- Fish Sauces
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Oyster Sauces
- Salad Dressings
- Soy Sauces
- Chili Sauces
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- Dips
- Yeast-based Spreads
- Pickled Products
- Other Sauces and Condiments
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- Honey
- Chocolate Spreads
- Jams and Preserves
- Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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