EF Price Alerts: Carrots and greens are getting more expensive in Central Asia, cucumbers are growing in price in Poland and Ukraine, week 13, 2023

The article highlights the recent price fluctuations in the fruit and vegetable market across various countries, with a focus on greenhouse products, herbs, borscht vegetables, and fruits. In countries like Ukraine and Poland, there has been an increase in cucumber prices due to reduced supply and high demand, whereas Uzbekistan experiences a decrease due to an increase in supply. Tomato and sweet pepper prices also see changes, with Ukraine witnessing a decrease in tomato supply, leading to lower prices, while Uzbekistan sees a rise. Parsley and dill prices increase in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan due to the end of local supply, with Uzbek importers stepping in to meet demand. Carrot prices rise in Central Asian countries as local stocks deplete. Meanwhile, onion prices decrease in Poland and Ukraine with the arrival of imported onions. Lastly, the article notes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these price changes, mentioning that the observed fluctuations are not directly related to the pandemic.