Carrot prices are rising rapidly in Ukraine: how much does a kilogram cost now?

Published 2024년 12월 19일

Tridge summary

Carrot prices in Ukraine have increased by an average of 11% in the past week due to high demand, with producers charging between 20-28 UAH/kg ($0.48-0.67 /kg). Most farms have stopped selling high-quality carrots in anticipation of further price hikes, leading to a limited supply. The price of high-quality carrots is now 83% higher than last year. There has also been an increase in prices for potatoes, cabbage, onions, and some fruits such as oranges and tangerines, while the prices for cucumbers have decreased due to low demand and increased imports.

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Carrot prices in Ukraine continue to rise. The main reason for the price increase is the increase in demand for the vegetable over the past two weeks. Analysts from the EastFruit project write that since the end of last week alone, carrots in Ukraine have risen in price by an average of 11%, and producers are ready to ship this product at a price of 20-28 UAH/kg ($0.48-0.67 /kg) depending on quality, region and other conditions. It is noted that the price increase is facilitated by a noticeable increase in trading activity. At the same time, most farms have suspended sales of high-quality carrots in anticipation of further price increases and have put the main volume of the crop into storage. In this regard, only surpluses are being sold, as a result of which the supply of carrots on the market is somewhat limited. It should be noted that currently the price of high-quality carrots in Ukraine is already 83% higher on average than a year ago. At the same time, some producers plan ...

Source: Unian