Mandarins in Short Supply, Apples Lead: How Prices for Vegetables and Fruits Changed.

According to ТСН: Last week, trading platforms showed activity in the vegetable and fruit sales sector. White cabbage and apples became the most demanded, while the demand for mandarins exceeded their supply.

During the 50th week, EastFruit participants covered 15 countries. Announcements from Moldova, Azerbaijan, and China reappeared. Sales increased in Uzbekistan, Iran, and Egypt, while the supply from Ukraine, Turkey, and Greece decreased. The leaders in the number of announcements remain Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Iran, Poland, and Egypt.

White cabbage again led sales, while Chinese cabbage continues to drop in price despite the growing demand. Announcements regarding onions and table beets intensified, while carrot sales decreased. There is also an increase in the supply of salads and greens, while the sales intensity of cauliflower and radishes has decreased.

Apples continue to dominate the market for the third consecutive week. Sales of persimmons have risen, with new offers from Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Uzbekistan has activated the grape market. Egypt and Iran have increased the sales of oranges, while mandarins remain in short supply. Morocco has set a new record for mandarin exports to Germany.

Prices in Ukraine and the Region

In Ukraine, an increase in prices for tomatoes, lemons, mandarins, and green onions has been recorded, while cucumbers, white, Chinese, and cauliflower have become cheaper. Prices for broccoli and radishes have increased. A decrease in orange prices is observed due to an increase in supply, while persimmons and pomegranates remain more expensive compared to the previous week.

Let us remind you that the head of the Union of Ukrainian Peasantry Ivan Tomic warned about the expected increase in prices for essential food products by an average of 10% ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. According to his forecast, this will affect key holiday table items, especially meat (pork and some types of chicken), vegetable oil, and eggs.

Thus, the activity in the vegetable and fruit market remains high. Price changes indicate that supply and demand constantly fluctuate, affecting consumers, especially as the holidays approach. It is expected that the market situation will continue to evolve, as it largely depends on new harvests and international supplies.