The rains in September delayed the harvesting of vegetables and fruits in Ukraine

Published 2022년 10월 7일

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The Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation's General Director, Pavlo Koval, discussed the current state of the country's vegetable and fruit market, highlighting the factors contributing to price increases, including seasonality, regional differences, and the impact of weather conditions on quality and harvest times. He noted that while staples like potatoes and white cabbage remain stable, prices for traditional vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and onions have risen significantly, with fruits such as blueberries and bananas experiencing the most significant price hikes. The article also mentions that the region around Kyiv and Lviv is experiencing higher prices due to logistical issues, but the west of Ukraine is better positioned due to favorable growing conditions and easier import access.

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General Director of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, Pavlo Koval, told Ukrainian Radio listeners about the state of the vegetable and fruit market. The expert noted that the increase in prices for these goods was expected, because it was influenced by: In addition, seasonality, as a factor of price fluctuations in the market, has not gone anywhere. Pavlo Koval also noted that prices differ in different regions. Currently, prices are being formed in Kyiv ("Stolichny" market) and Lviv ("Shuvar" market). Traditionally, prices in Kyiv are higher. And taking into account that the south is temporarily unable to supply its products to the eastern regions, now vegetables and fruits are entering there mainly from the central regions, and are more expensive. The west of Ukraine is in the most advantageous position, because there are favorable conditions for growing these crops, and the close location to the western borders significantly simplifies and lowers the cost of imports. If we ...

Source: Agroconf