Astronomical prices in fruit markets

Published Sep 3, 2020

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the significant changes in the prices of various fruits and vegetables at the Budapest Wholesale Market. It highlights a general trend of increased prices for most products, with some exceptions like parsley which saw a decrease of about 28% in price per kilogram. Notable price hikes include melons and watermelons, which have become about 40-50% more expensive this year, and domestic plum varieties, for which prices have increased by over 100% compared to 2019 producer prices. Additionally, peach yields in Europe have seen a significant decrease, leading to a 39% increase in the price of domestic peaches and a 43% increase in imported peaches. Other fruits such as nectarines have also experienced price increases due to a third of the usual crop being realized this year.

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Original content

Among vegetables, the price of parsley sold at a price per kilogram fell the most, reaching about 28% lower producer prices. The prices of carrots and pumpkins did not change significantly compared to the same period last year. The price of potatoes decreased somewhat compared to 2019 prices. In the case of peppers and tomatoes, it can be said that the prices of some varieties were similar to last year's prices, but for example, for California peppers in the 35th week of 2020, up to HUF 900 will be charged, compared to HUF 690 last year. The prices of melons and watermelons have changed dramatically, depending on the variety, they have become about 40-50% more expensive this year. The price increase of Earligold summer apples was 100%, with an average price of HUF 400 / kg. The price of domestic plum varieties also increased significantly: for example, the larger Bluefre variety was sold at a price of HUF 350 / kilogram, which means a price increase of more than 100% compared to ...

Source: Agroinform