Tomato prices in Ukraine increased by 17%

There is a positive price trend on the tomato market in Ukraine. As the producers themselves note, the increase in prices is due primarily to a reduction in the supply of tomatoes from local farms. At the same time, the demand for these products remains quite stable, which also supports prices. This is reported by EastFruit analysts. So, as of September 13, Ukrainian producers agree to ship greenhouse tomatoes no cheaper than UAH 50-60/kg ($1.21-1.45/kg), which is on average 17% more expensive than at the end of last week. Analysts note that greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine are currently on sale at the highest prices in at least the last 7 years. Read also: This week in Ukraine, the prices of greenhouse cucumbers increased According to the representatives of the greenhouse plants, the significant activation of demand in the domestic market allows them to raise prices, because local retail chains and wholesale companies began to show more and more interest in purchasing ...