Cucumber prices in Ukraine have skyrocketed to UAH 50: what influences the increase in prices.

Prices for cucumbers in Ukraine have indeed jumped by 16%, to UAH 30-50 per kilogram. Despite this, the demand for this vegetable remains steady. This is reported based on materials from EastFruit.

What is happening with cucumber prices

According to data, the supply of cucumbers in the market is decreasing due to the negative effects of the summer season, which has led to cucumber diseases. This has resulted in a gradual increase in vegetable prices.

'Currently, the supply of vegetables in the domestic market remains limited. This allows sellers to raise prices for their products,' analysts noted.

Soon, cucumbers from greenhouses will appear on the market, which may change the situation with prices for this product.

How much cucumbers cost in supermarkets in August

In August, the average price for smooth cucumbers is UAH 64.53 per kilogram. In large supermarket chains, prices vary:

• Auchan - UAH 69.9/kg;
• Metro - UAH 54.9/kg;
• Megamarket - UAH 68.8/kg.

In Novus, a kilogram of cucumbers will cost UAH 49.9.

What else you should know

Ukrainians are buying products at prices similar to European ones. For example, butter in Ukraine costs 20-25% more than in Poland. Prices for chicken eggs and sunflower oil are also rising.

Ukrainians have to pay more for cucumbers due to limited market supply caused by negative weather conditions. However, with the arrival of greenhouse cucumbers, the situation may improve slightly. In addition, other products are also becoming more expensive for Ukrainians, which is a result of global trends in world markets.