In Ukraine, the price of melons has risen

Published Aug 29, 2024

Tridge summary

Prices for melons in Ukraine have surged by 44%, ranging from UAH 15-25 per kilogram, as reported by EastFruit. This increase is attributed to a decrease in supply due to poor quality and reduced number of samples from local farms caused by hot and dry weather. Despite this, melons are still 20% cheaper on average this year compared to the same period last year.

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This week, selling prices for melons in Ukraine increased by 44% to UAH 15-25 per kilogram. This is reported by EastFruit. "Farmers are ready to ship melons from the field at 15-25 hryvnias per kilogram, which is on average 44% more expensive than at the end of the last working week, and the season for their sale is coming to an end," the report says. According to market participants, the increase in prices is connected, first of all, with a further reduction in the supply of crops. As a result of hot and dry weather, the quality of products deteriorates, and the number of samples from local farms decreases. Producers claim that trading activity in the market is now quite high, which against the background of limited supply provides an opportunity for sellers to raise ...

Source: Epravda