Ukraine: Potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets continue to rise in price

Published Oct 3, 2022

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the agricultural market in Ukraine, focusing on the trade of various crops and fruits. Despite a decrease in sales, potatoes remain the most popular vegetable, followed closely by onions with a 40% increase in supply. Other vegetables like carrots, beets, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, and Chinese cabbage are also in high demand. Apples, despite quality issues, and table grapes are the leading fruits in the fruit and berry segment. However, the prices of carrots, beets, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers are increasing due to a decrease in supply, while white cabbage, sweet pepper, and cauliflower are becoming cheaper. The market is also seeing an increase in the trade of dried fruits and nuts, with plans to establish a pistachio processing plant in Georgia. Additionally, the article highlights the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on the agricultural sector and the efforts of cooperatives to shift their focus to meeting the population's food needs.

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Original content

The most popular product in the vegetable segment, despite the reduction in sales, remains potatoes. The sale of onions came close to it, the supply of which increased by 40%. Also, participants offered carrots and beets much more often than a week earlier. Retained their place in the top sales of tomato and garlic. It should also be noted the fairly active sale of bell pepper and the growing offer of Chinese cabbage, reports EastFruit. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter The increasing supply of the apple has allowed it to maintain its status as a commodity sold on the trading floor. Last week there were offers for an apple from Macedonia, as a result it was sold by participants from 5 countries. By the way, the summer heat and autumn rains negatively affected the quality of apples in Ukraine. Also, the offer of table grapes continues to grow, which is actively traded by Ukrainian and Uzbek users of the trade group. Pears and plums began to be offered ...

Source: Landlord