Vegetable and staple food prices in Bulgaria rose on wholesale markets over the past week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets.
The Wholesale Food Price Index, which monitors wholesale food prices in the country, increased by 0.22% to 2.272 points, compared to 2.267 points in the previous week. The base level of 1.000 was established in 2005.
Among vegetables tracked by the Commission, cucumbers recorded the sharpest price increase, rising 19.35% to US$1.32 per kilogram. Courgettes followed with a 14.24% increase to US$0.75 per kilogram, while cabbage rose 10.64% to US$0.56 per kilogram. Onion prices were up 11% to US$0.60 per kilogram. Carrots rose 2.52% to US$0.66 per kilogram, and tomatoes increased 5.18% to US$1.52 per kilogram. Potatoes were up 2.54% to US$0.53 per kilogram, and green peppers rose 4.47% to US$1.02 per kilogram. Among monitored vegetables, only red peppers declined, falling 2.35% to US$1.14 per kilogram.
Among fruits, grapes saw the largest rise, up 8.11% to US$1.75 per kilogram. Bananas increased slightly by 1.01% to US$1.53 per kilogram. Lemons fell 3.36% to US$2.11 per kilogram, apples were down 2.71% to US$1.37 per kilogram, and watermelons decreased 4.93% to US$0.29 per kilogram.
The data reflect ongoing price fluctuations across Bulgaria's wholesale markets as traders respond to changing supply and demand conditions for fresh produce.
Source: BTA
