Many Uzbek melons and grapes available in German supermarkets

Published Sep 6, 2021

Tridge summary

Uzbek fruit is becoming more readily available in German ethnic supermarkets, popular among immigrants from the former USSR and socialist bloc countries. Despite the higher cost, which is due to delivery and packaging fees, these fruits continue to sell well. The profit margin for supermarkets is small due to larger margins in the EU.

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Original content

This year, more Uzbek fruit is available in ethnic supermarkets in Germany, which mainly cater to immigrants from the former USSR and the countries of the socialist bloc. It is clear that the brand "Uzbek fruit" is still relevant for consumers from the former Soviet Union, as the fruit is sold well, despite the higher price than that of fruit from the EU countries. At the end of August, for example, Uzbek melons were sold in the Mix Markt supermarket for 1.29 euros per kg. Currently, the wholesale price for melons in Uzbekistan, according to the EastFruit wholesale price monitoring, is on average 15 euro cents per kg. However, about 40 cents is needed to deliver the melon in Germany, and another 20 cents per kg for packaging. The cost price of melons delivered in Germany, excluding the exporter's trade margin, ...

Source: AGF