Which Products Have Increased in Price in Ukraine Over the Week: Price Analysis of Vegetables and Fruits

In Ukraine, prices for essential vegetables and fruits have significantly risen over the past week. The price of potatoes has increased the most, rising by nearly a third to reach 12-14 UAH per kilogram, compared to the previous price of 9-12 UAH/kg.

This is reported by AgroReview

Price Dynamics of Borscht Vegetables

In addition to potatoes, the price of white cabbage among borscht vegetables has risen from 8-10 to 9-11 UAH/kg. In contrast, onions have decreased in price: they can now be purchased for 5-7 UAH/kg, whereas a week ago they cost 7-9 UAH/kg.

Cauliflower has also seen a significant price increase, now selling for 50-60 UAH/kg, up from 35-45 UAH/kg previously. The prices of other types of cabbage have remained stable over the week.

Changes in the Prices of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Fruits

Red tomatoes have increased in price by 10 UAH: their current price is 90-110 UAH/kg compared to the previous 80-100 UAH/kg. The price range for cucumbers has expanded even further, from 125-140 to 130-180 UAH/kg.

Among fruits, there has been a price increase for pears (from 25-55 to 30-55 UAH/kg) and grapes (from 70-130 to 80-170 UAH/kg). At the same time, oranges have decreased in price to 70-110 UAH/kg (down from 75-120 UAH/kg), and mandarins to 65-95 UAH/kg (previously 75-185 UAH/kg).

“Retail prices are showing similar upward trends as wholesale prices. For instance, potatoes are being sold at 13 UAH per kilogram in the market, while before the New Year, they cost 10 UAH. Overall, borscht vegetables have decreased in price by at least 50% over the past year, so they are now regaining their positions.”

Denis Marchuk, Deputy Head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, notes that further price increases for bread, cereals, and vegetables are expected in Ukraine in the near future. According to his forecast, the rise in vegetable prices will continue at least until the arrival of open-field vegetables.