Bulgaria: Although potatoes are getting cheaper, on an annual basis they have the biggest price jump after onions

Published 2022년 7월 13일

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The article highlights the recent fluctuations in the prices of agricultural commodities in Bulgaria, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. It notes a significant decrease in the wholesale price of potatoes by 17.3% compared to the previous year, but a 41.5% increase over the past year. The vegetable with the highest annual price increase was onion at 63%, while greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers experienced notable monthly drops. Among fruits, peaches, apricots, and cherries saw substantial monthly decreases, but strawberries surged by 61.8%. Overall, the majority of monitored fruits and vegetables were more expensive annually, with onions seeing the most significant increase at 63.1%. However, prices for apples, pears, peaches, and apricots were lower than last year.

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Although the wholesale price of potatoes fell to BGN 0.92 as of July 7, 2022 (after a jump from the end of June to BGN 1.09/kg), compared to a year earlier, this staple food is one of the most - high increases - 41.5%, informs the Ministry of Agriculture. With the biggest annual growth is the onion - 63%, which is sold at the auctions for BGN 1.06. A serious monthly decline was reported for greenhouse tomatoes (- 31.4%), greenhouse cucumbers (- 13.1%), green pepper (- 13%) and other vegetables. Among the fruits with the biggest monthly decrease are peaches (- 46.5%), apricots (- 35.8%) and cherries (- 11.8%). On the other hand, strawberries have risen in price by 61.8% in a month. On an annual basis, most fruits and vegetables monitored by the State ...

Source: Agroplovdiv