Winter Freezes Fail to Shift Prices at Odesa's Privoz Market.

Food Market Conditions at the 'Privoz' Bazaar

According to Novyny.live: Despite the ongoing winter freeze, food prices at Odesa's famous 'Privoz' market have remained largely stable. Local vendors report that supply chains are functioning without disruption, ensuring a diverse selection of goods is still available for customers.

Current Product Prices

Vegetable prices at 'Privoz' currently range as follows:

• Chinese cabbage - 40 UAH per kilogram
• White cabbage - 35 UAH per kilogram
• Potatoes - 30 UAH per kilogram
• Cucumbers from Turkey - 220 UAH per kilogram
• Cucumbers from Uman - 240 UAH per kilogram
• Tomatoes - 240 UAH per kilogram
• Tomatoes on the vine - 230 UAH per kilogram
• Pomegranate - 220 UAH per kilogram
• Mandarin oranges from Syria - 100 UAH per kilogram
• Various apple varieties: Fuji - 50 UAH per kilogram, Champion, Symyrenka, and Aydared - 40 UAH per kilogram each

Meat prices are also holding steady:

• Ribs - from 240 to 250 UAH per kilogram
• Back ribs - 230 UAH per kilogram
• Beefsteak - from 230 to 240 UAH per kilogram
• Neck - from 240 to 250 UAH per kilogram
• Shoulder - 180-190 UAH per kilogram
• Shank - 180 UAH per kilogram
• Shank (lower cut) - 90–100 UAH per kilogram
• Lard - 200–220 UAH per kilogram

The fish market is similarly stable:

• Carp (large) - 200 UAH per kilogram
• Carp (small) - 120 UAH per kilogram
• Bighead carp - 80–150 UAH per kilogram
• Pike - 200 UAH per kilogram
• Zander - 350 UAH per kilogram
• Catfish - 250 UAH per kilogram
• Fish for soup - 100 UAH per kilogram
• Caviar - 450 UAH per kilogram
• Kilka (sprat) - from 250 to 300 UAH per kilogram

Market sellers note that 'for now, prices are just as they were before.'

One vendor, Olena, emphasized: 'Logistics are working fine. Fish is delivered regularly, so the selection is good.' Another seller, Tetiana, added that 'neck is 240–250 hryvnias. It's nice and cleaned.' This indicates the market continues to provide consumers with quality products despite the winter conditions. Privoz is one of Eastern Europe's largest and most historic markets, making its price stability a key indicator for the regional food supply.

The stable situation at the 'Privoz' food market reflects overall resilience during the winter season, which is a positive sign for consumers. The continued availability and variety of goods, even amid freezing temperatures, point to effective logistics and supply chains. This is crucial for maintaining food security in the region, especially in winter when demand can increase. Stable prices also suggest an absence of significant market fluctuations, likely resulting from well-managed inventories and supplies.