Prices for citrus fruits in Ukraine correspond to the beginning of the season

The citrus season in 2023 in Ukraine starts earlier due to the shift in calendar holidays, and the average price is still almost the same as last year’s values. AgroPortal writes about this with reference to a message from the Shuvar wholesale market for agricultural products. As Tatyana Popovich, head of the Shuvar marketing department, noted, today there are oranges and tangerines on sale from Africa, Italy, Spain and Turkey. Deliveries from Greece are expected soon. “The average price range is 45-100 UAH/kg. It is worth noting that this price is only 4% higher than last year. Officially, the citrus season opens in December, but a special feature of this year is the fact that entrepreneurs of the Shuvar market began actively importing Greek mandarin oranges in July. Last year, tangerines were not imported in July. This phenomenon is explained by changes in consumer preferences,” the specialist added. The cost depends on the caliber and country of origin. As a rule, Italy, Spain ...