Strawberry prices in Ukraine have risen to "astronomical" heights: what is the reason?

게시됨 2025년 5월 22일

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Strawberry prices in Ukraine have increased by 22-30% compared to last year, reaching 120–144 UAH/kg, according to Tetyana Popovych, head of the marketing department of the wholesale agricultural market "Shuvar" (Lviv). The price hike is attributed to the cool spring, which delayed the strawberry season. Currently, Ukrainian strawberries are dominating the Lviv market, with the peak season predicted for the end of May to early June. Despite anticipated favorable weather, experts do not expect a significant decrease in prices due to lower harvest volumes and increased cultivation and logistics costs. Additionally, Ukraine may face a cherry shortage due to April's frosts and the occupation of traditional growing regions by Russian troops.

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Today, strawberry prices in Ukraine are at a very high level. This was reported by Tetyana Popovych, head of the marketing department of the wholesale agricultural market "Shuvar" (Lviv). "As of the third decade of May, prices for Ukrainian strawberries fluctuate within 120–144 UAH/kg. For comparison, last year during the same period the average price was 98 UAH/kg, which means an increase of 22–30% depending on the region and supply volumes," the expert says. According to her, the high price is explained by the cool spring. "Frosts in April and below-normal temperatures in May delayed the season by at least two weeks. Because of this, there are fewer early strawberries on the market, and prices are higher," she adds. Today, Ukrainian strawberries dominate the Lviv market - the first batches come mainly from Transcarpathia. Imported berries can also be seen. They come from Turkey, Greece and Spain. The peak of the strawberry season in Lviv is predicted for the end of this ...

출처: Unian