Weekly Wholesale Price Analysis
The State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Marketplaces (SCCEM) reports a noticeable decline in the prices of basic food products. The Market Price Index (MPI) decreased by 0.81% to 2.323 points.
Significant price reductions are observed for seasonal vegetables and some fruits, which eases the consumer basket.
Vegetables and fruits – trends
- Vegetables: Peppers show a significant decline (between 9% and 13%), tomatoes are cheaper by nearly 10%, and carrots by 9.2%.
- Fruits: Apricots have become over 21% cheaper, and peaches by 10%. Apples remain the only fruit product with a slight increase of 1.96%.
Dairy products and staple foods
Prices for dairy products are mixed: cow's milk cheese and "Vitosha" type yellow cheese show a minimal decline, while yogurt has become 1.09% more expensive. Among staple foods, there is a decline in oil (-1.93%) and flour (-8.7%), while sugar and rice show a slight increase.
Animal products
Frozen chicken meat is 4.65% cheaper, while the wholesale price of eggs has risen slightly by 1.01%.