Cucumbers have become significantly more expensive in Ukraine

Published 2021년 12월 2일

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On December 2, 2021, cucumber prices in the South of Ukraine saw a significant increase of 22% in a single day, due to a decrease in offers from farmers attributed to shorter daylight hours and lower temperatures. This price hike is observed across various markets, with cucumber prices ranging from 50-60 UAH / kg and zucchini prices also increasing. Meanwhile, the prices for other vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and main vegetables for borscht remained relatively low. The article also highlights the varied pricing for different types of cabbages and the cost of pumpkins, garlic, and fruits like apples, pears, and grapes.

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In the markets of the South of Ukraine, cucumber prices increased by 22% during the day due to a decrease in offers from farmers. This is facilitated by reducing daylight and lowering the temperature. This was reported by agrotimes.ua, writes agronews.ua. "At the largest in Ukraine farmer's wholesale market" Nezhdana "in the village of Velyki Kopani in the Kherson region, cucumber rose from 35-55 UAH / kg on November 30 to 50-60 UAH / kg. At the Pochatok wholesale market in Odesa, it costs UAH 55-58 per kg, ”the statement reads. Note that the prices for zucchini in Velykyi Kopany also increased from 35 to 40 UAH / kg. At the same time, tomatoes are quite cheap: round red tomatoes cost 15-20 UAH / kg, the same price for pink and yellow ones. Black - not much more expensive: 20-25 UAH / kg. Red conical pepper - 25 UAH / kg, red cube-shaped - 30−40 UAH / kg, eggplant - 15−70 UAH / kg. In addition, the prices for the main vegetables of the borscht set are as follows: potatoes cost 5-7 ...

Source: AgronewsUA