Israel among the main buyers: Ukraine updated a 7-year record for egg exports – every 10th egg in Israel is Ukrainian

In May 2026, Ukraine reached the highest monthly egg export figure in the past seven years. In one month, Ukrainian producers sent abroad 229.18 million eggs worth $23.9 million.

For the Israeli market, this news is important not only as agricultural statistics. Eggs are a basic product in the consumer basket, and import supplies are directly linked to prices, product availability, and the stability of the food market during periods of instability.

Ukraine sharply increased egg exports in 2026

According to the Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine on June 18, 2026, citing customs statistics, the May export volume was the largest in the past 7 years.

Compared to April 2026, supplies increased by 11.4%, and compared to May 2025, by 20.1%. Revenue increased even more significantly: in May 2026, export revenue from egg sales was 39.2% higher than in the same month last year.

In the first five months of 2026, Ukraine exported 1,014.4 million eggs worth a total of $112.5 million. In physical terms, this is 22% more than in the same period of 2025, and in monetary terms, 64% more.

Who buys Ukrainian eggs

The main buyers of Ukrainian eggs in January–May 2026 were Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, and Israel.

Spain accounted for 28.1% of Ukrainian egg exports, the United Kingdom for 14%, Poland for 9.4%, and Israel for 7.3%. Meanwhile, the share of EU countries in Ukrainian egg exports reached 75%.

For Ukraine, this means securing a position in major food markets in Europe and the Middle East. For Israel, it means an additional source of supply in a product category that often becomes sensitive for the family budget.

How many eggs Ukraine exported to Israel

Applying Israel’s share of 7.3% to the total volume of Ukrainian exports for the first five months of 2026, approximately 74.05 million eggs were sent to Israel.

In monetary terms, if we approximately apply the same share to the total export revenue, it is about $8.21 million for January–May 2026. This is an estimated assessment because the exact cost of the Israeli direction may vary depending on contract prices, logistics, and product type.

To understand the scale: with a population of about 10.2 million people in Israel at the beginning of 2026, this is approximately 7.3 Ukrainian eggs per resident of Israel for the first five months of the year. In monetary terms, about $0.80 per person. The population estimate of Israel used is about 10.2 million people at the end of 2025; the official statistical base of Israel is published by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

If the estimated volume of Ukrainian eggs supplied to Israel for January–May 2026 is divided among the entire population of the country, it amounts to about 1.5 eggs per month per Israeli.

For comparison: the average Israeli consumes about 21 eggs per month. The estimated volume of Ukrainian supplies for January–May 2026 provides about 1.5 eggs per month per person, which is about 7% of the average monthly consumption.

Why this is important for the Israeli audience

Israel regularly faces pressure on food prices. In such a situation, every stable external supply matters: it can help the market smooth out shortages, reduce dependence on a single source, and expand choices for importers.

Ukrainian egg exports show that Ukraine’s agricultural sector maintains production potential even in wartime conditions. For Israel, this is also part of a broader picture: Ukraine remains not only a country discussed in the context of security but also an important participant in food chains, including supplies to the Israeli market.

That is why NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency considers such data not as dry economic statistics, but as an indicator of real connections between Ukraine, Israel, and people’s daily lives — from agricultural exports to the price of basic products on the shelf.

Ukrainian eggs and Israel’s food resilience

March 2026 was already a strong month for Ukrainian producers: Ukraine exported 216.2 million eggs worth $24 million, which was the largest volume in five years. But the May result was even higher in physical volume and updated the 7-year record.

For Israel, being among the top four buyers of Ukrainian eggs is a significant signal. This is not a random one-time purchase, but part of a sustainable trade direction where Ukrainian products stand alongside European markets.

What this means going forward

If the pace continues, 2026 could become one of the strongest periods for Ukrainian egg exports in recent years. For Israel, this means that the Ukrainian direction may remain an important element of the import balance in the basic food category.

The main question now is not only how much Ukraine can export, but also how these supplies will affect the final price for the Israeli consumer. Because for an ordinary family, statistics become important when they are reflected in the supermarket, in the kitchen, and in weekly expenses.

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