Turkey: Vegetable prices dropped by 20 percent

Vegetable prices in neighborhood markets have decreased by 20 percent compared to last month. Fruit prices have remained stable. Market tradesmen said that prices will remain stable until February. Vegetable prices in neighborhood markets in Istanbul have decreased by 20 percent compared to last month. Fruit prices have not increased compared to last month. Market tradesmen said that prices will remain stable until February. Tradesmen also emphasized that prices may change during periods when field crops decrease and greenhouse crops are used. Fruit and vegetable prices in neighborhood markets In a neighborhood market in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, tomatoes are sold for an average of 50 liras, Çengelköy cucumbers for 50 liras, green and bell peppers for 70 liras. Tangerines are sold for 40-50 liras, oranges for 40 liras, apples for 40 liras, pears for 50 liras and bananas for 55 liras. "Vegetable prices decreased by 20 percent compared to last month" Market tradesman Hasan Yılmaz ...