In Ukraine, experts predict a new potato rally

In mid-February, potato prices, which had reached record highs since the fall of 2024, began to fall, but growth may return. UNIAN reports this. Experts attribute the decline to increased imports and deteriorating root crop quality in storage. In March, experts believe that the price rally will continue. Potato prices began to break records in October 2024. With the beginning of the new year, the growth did not stop. Experts believe that the main factor that caused the price increase is the limited supply, which arose due to poor yields. Even in commercial farms that actively use plant protection products, potato crop losses are estimated at 50%. Experts believe that the vegetable will not become cheaper in the near future. No one is making apocalyptic predictions either. The consensus can be described as follows: potato prices in Ukraine will mostly increase, but no sharp jumps are expected. Prices for young potatoes that will start arriving on supermarket shelves in the ...