Trends in the Wholesale Market in Bulgaria
Most vegetables and fruits have become cheaper at wholesale markets in our country over the past week, while the prices of basic food commodities show mixed dynamics. The Market Price Index (MPI) decreased by 0.47 percent to 2.320 points.
The largest drop among vegetables is observed in peppers and tomatoes, with over 17-18% respectively.
Vegetables and fruits: What is cheaper?
- Red peppers: -18.08% (1.45 EUR/kg)
- Tomatoes: -17.24% (1.21 EUR/kg)
- Cucumbers: -4.72% (1.21 EUR/kg)
- Peaches: -6.85% (1.17 EUR/kg)
Despite the general decline, price increases are recorded for cabbage (+3.20%), carrots (+4.11%), and dry onions (+7.49%). Among fruits, only apricots recorded a price increase of 4.58%.
Basic food commodities
In dairy products, there is a slight decrease in cow's cheese (-0.49%) and butter (-1.79%), while "Vitosha" type yellow cheese and yogurt are becoming more expensive. The price of rice fell significantly by 5.86% to 1.64 EUR per kilogram.