Three times cheaper: prices for young potatoes have fallen in Ukraine, how much do tomatoes cost

The first month of summer has brought a pleasant surprise for Ukrainians - prices for essential vegetables, particularly potatoes and tomatoes, have unexpectedly decreased compared to May figures. According to the analytical portal 'Minfin', major retail chains such as Metro, Auchan, Novus, and Megamarket demonstrated a significant price drop by the end of June 2025.

As reported by 'Hvilya', the most significant price drop was for young potatoes: the average price per kilogram at the end of June was only 30.63 UAH, which is almost three times less than in May (89.15 UAH).

The best offers can currently be found at Novus (27.99 UAH). Other types of potatoes have also become cheaper: regular - from 34.75 UAH to 33.55 UAH, pink - from 41.04 UAH to 38.38 UAH.

Price dynamics for tomatoes

Tomatoes have also experienced a price drop. In particular, the price for 'slivki' tomatoes fell from 134.18 UAH to 111.08 UAH per kilogram, while pink tomatoes became cheaper, decreasing from 125.87 UAH to 117.73 UAH.

Red tomatoes showed the greatest price variation between stores, allowing savings by choosing Novus (72.99 UAH) over Auchan (118.60 UAH).

Hope for further price decreases

This trend is a typical signal of the peak season and gives consumers hope for further price reductions on domestic vegetables. It is also noteworthy that popular berries are also becoming cheaper, which will allow consumers to save on their purchases.

Ukrainians can rejoice, as prices for essential vegetables like potatoes and tomatoes have unexpectedly decreased in major retail chains. There is hope for further price reductions, which will help consumers save money.