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While potatoes hit records for low prices, another vegetable has increased by 70%

Ціни на картоплю знизилися до історично низького рівня, а ось вартість іншого овоча зросла на 70%. Photo: hvylya.net

Ukrainian consumers received great news - prices for basic vegetables have sharply fallen. This occurred due to a significant increase in the harvest for 2025, leading to a large drop in vegetable prices in the country's markets.



Among the biggest discounts are:



  • Young potatoes decreased in price by 75% - from 65-90 UAH to 15-22 UAH per kilogram

  • Beets decreased by 40%, now costing 15-20 UAH per kilogram

  • Onions lost 37% in value and now cost 14-25 UAH per kilogram

  • Cucumbers became cheaper by 33% and now cost 15-30 UAH per kilogram

  • Tomatoes decreased by 25% and now cost 55-85 UAH per kilogram



Current prices as of July 17





The average prices in retail chains for some vegetables are as follows:



  • Young potatoes - 26,87 UAH per kilogram

  • Young cabbage - 21,34 UAH per kilogram

  • Onions - 18,00 UAH per kilogram

  • Cucumbers - 41,49 UAH per kilogram

  • Red tomatoes - 86,83 UAH per kilogram

  • Beets - 20,85 UAH per kilogram

  • Carrots - 37,50 UAH per kilogram



Some vegetables have become more expensive


Along with falling prices, some vegetables have started to rise in price:


Sweet peppers have increased by 33% to 100-160 UAH per kilogram. Zucchini have also raised their price to 18-20 UAH per kilogram.


Dill has skyrocketed by an incredible 70% - now costing 50-85 UAH per kilogram. Cauliflower has also risen to 45 UAH per kilogram.



Reasons for price decreases and increases


Price reductions are associated with an increase in the supply of the new harvest, active collection of vegetables, and delivery of products from producers.


Price increases are due to a reduction in stocks of high-quality vegetables, adverse weather conditions, and other factors.



Market specifics


Kharkiv markets show a stable situation: cucumbers and tomatoes have decreased by 30-35%, potatoes by 60%, cabbage costs 17-22 UAH per kilogram.


The Kyiv market has increased the activity of trading seasonal vegetables with different prices depending on the quality of the goods.



Expert forecasts


Experts predict further price decreases for vegetables in the second decade of July. However, the current drop in prices started late due to weather conditions in spring. Experts advise expecting a sharp decline in fruit prices due to an unfavorable harvest.