Garlic price has risen in Russia

In August 2021, 1 kg of garlic in Russian retail increased on average by 3.8% compared to the previous month, to 283.2 rubles, according to Rosstat data analyzed by RBC. Year on year, prices rose more significantly - by almost 11%. Unlike vegetables and herbs from the “borsch set”, garlic was not affected by seasonal price reductions, which usually begin after a new crop arrives on the market. In August, the United Russia party, whose working groups are monitoring the stabilization of food prices in the regions, reported that the "borsch set" became more affordable after work was carried out with retail chains and farmers to reduce trade margins. According to Rosstat, 1 kg of retail potatoes fell in August compared to July by almost 18%, to 38.3 rubles, carrots - by 35%, to 51.3 rubles, onions - by 2%, to 33 , 5 rub. The Perekrestok retail chain does not record any significant price changes for garlic, the prices “correspond to the seasonal trend,” says Anna Lozova, head ...