Cherries Price Drop by Over 20%, Carrots Price Rise

A decline in the prices of most fruits and vegetables has been observed during the first week of June according to the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCEM). The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which tracks the movement of food products at wholesale level, decreased by 3.14%, reaching 2,500 points compared to 2,581 points a week earlier.

The largest decrease among vegetables was registered in zucchinis – by 37.54%, pushing their price to 0.94 euros per kilogram. Followed by cabbage with a 29.03% decline, down to 0.55 euros per kilogram, and cucumbers, which are 24.36% cheaper, traded at 1.25 euros per kilogram.

The prices of red peppers fell by 21.15% to 2.60 euros per kilogram, and green peppers by 9.15% to 2.26 euros per kilogram. Tomatoes also decreased in price by 13.67%, selling at 1.80 euros per kilogram. Green lettuce experienced a 5.06% drop, reaching 0.75 euros each.

Among fruits, cherries saw a significant decline of 20.59%, reaching 2.70 euros per kilogram. Strawberries became 12.46% cheaper, with a price of 2.46 euros per kilogram, and apples decreased by 13.98%, falling to 1.20 euros per kilogram.

Meanwhile, mature red onions increased in price by 14.55%, reaching 0.63 euros per kilogram. Carrots also rose slightly in value by 1.80%, up to 0.85 euros per kilogram. Only lemons showed a more notable increase of 4.52%, with a price reaching 2.60 euros per kilogram.

Source: Телемедиа - новини Пазарджик