Christmas Tree Sales in Ukraine: What You Need to Know

Christmas tree sales have begun in Ukraine, with approximately 10,000 trees already sold. This information comes from the press service of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine".
This year, it is estimated that around 140,000 coniferous trees will be sold. If demand exceeds expectations, additional trees will be harvested. The State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" manages 2.7 thousand hectares of Christmas tree plantations, home to 7.8 million holiday trees.
"Prices for Christmas trees remain similar to last year, ranging from 210 to 250 UAH. Spruce and fir trees cost between 240 and 280 UAH," states the press release.
It is noted that prices in the resource-scarce regions of the East and South, as well as near major cities (Dnipro, Odesa, Mykolaiv), may be higher. The cheapest trees are available in the forested areas of the North and Polissya (Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv).
Additionally, some branches of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" offer Christmas trees in containers, with prices starting at 500 UAH depending on size.
You can purchase trees directly from the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" without any extra charges. Their branches will organize retail sales at trading sites of forestry enterprises, fairs, and local markets.
It is important to note that the Christmas trees sold by the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" are marked with tags containing barcodes or self-adhesive labels, ensuring their legality and safety.