Farmer-sourced fruit and vegetable prices in Ukraine hit a record high in May after slowing in April. For example, 1 kg of strawberries is sold for 600-650 hryvnia, which is twice as expensive as the Greeks. Prices of young potatoes are 180-200 hryvnia per 1 kg, which is double that in Egypt. In this respect informs “Strana.ua”. In rubles, the cost of Ukrainian strawberries is 1314-1423 rubles, and potatoes – 395-438 rubles.
As stated in the publication, the prices of cabbage, carrots and apples also increased in May. The article adds that onions in Ukraine are now perhaps the most expensive in Eastern Europe.
“Farmers say they exaggerate the price tags, not the good life: The cost of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products is skyrocketing. In general, planting prices have increased by 40-50% this year. Plus, some positions are already open. For this reason, there may be a shortage of strawberries and stone fruit in some regions due to the recent frosts. Therefore, prices will continue to rise,” says the material.
Formerly TV channel “The Fifth” knowledgeableThat the price of “borscht set” in Ukraine increased by 30%. Denis Marchuk, head of the All-Ukrainian Agricultural Council, told the TV channel that the cost of selling vegetables is affected by electricity, and this “adds 10-15% to the cost of products, so there is a jump in food.” Prices in Ukraine increased by 30-35%.”
October 2022 reportedThe maximum cost of salted bacon has been recorded in Ukraine since 2017. According to the data provided, on October 1, the cost of the national product in Ukrainian stores amounted to 258.7 hryvnia per kilogram (about 429 rubles). It was noted that since September, the price of lard has increased by 37.09 hryvnia. The price of homemade lard rose to 199 hryvnia (about 330 rubles).