The first prices for raspberries for freezing in Serbia are a complete disappointment

Published 2024년 6월 11일

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The article highlights the start of raspberry purchasing season for freezing in Serbia, with harvesting already underway in the south and expected to begin in the west, which is the primary production area. Despite an agreement to maintain prices at a minimum of 250 dinars (about $2.5 US dollars) per kg, southern freezers are offering only 200 dinars (about $1.8) per kg, which is disappointing to suppliers due to high crop losses and reduced acreage. This situation contrasts with expectations in Ukraine, where prices for high-quality raspberries for freezing are anticipated to rise to 50-70 UAH/kg (around $1.2 to $1.8 per kg) in 2024, a significant increase from the rock-bottom prices of 2023.

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According to EastFruit analysts, the season for purchasing fresh raspberries from the new crop for freezing has begun in Serbia. Mass harvesting and sale of raspberries has so far only begun in the southern regions of Serbia, and the western regions, which produce the bulk of raspberries for freezing, will begin harvesting in the near future. Let's remember that Serbia has been the world's largest exporter of frozen raspberries for many years and a country that sells its products noticeably more expensive than its competitors: Poland and Ukraine. Read also: Due to weather conditions, raspberry production in Serbia may be reduced by almost half in 2024 The first purchase prices for raspberries, announced by Serbian frosters, disappoint suppliers. Despite the fact that before the start of the season, processors, farmers and the industry ministry came to an agreement to keep prices for raspberries no lower than 250 dinars (about $2.5 US dollars) per kg, freezers in the southern ...

Source: Eastfruit