Persimmon is getting more expensive in Uzbekistan; prices are already 70% higher than last year

According to EastFruit analysts, there is a sharp rise in wholesale prices for persimmons in Uzbekistan. At the moment, the average purchase price for persimmons already reaches $ 0.30 per kg, while a year earlier this product could be purchased at $ 0.18 per kg. The rise in prices for persimmons provokes increased demand from wholesalers who are trying to store persimmons. Traditionally, this product is stored for sale in the pre-New Year period, when prices for it rise significantly. This year, the rise in prices is also facilitated by the fact that the season of persimmon ripening in Central Asia has shifted to a later date. Read also: The supply of persimmons and pomegranates continues to grow rapidly, and vegetables are record-high - an overview of marketplaces for the week Also, do not underestimate the impact on the market of the poor harvest of persimmons in Spain, which is the world market leader for these fruits. We have recently published a detailed analysis of the ...