Official statistical data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Marketplaces (SCCЕМ) reveals another weekly transformation in food product pricing in Bulgaria. The Market Price Index (MPI) registers a minimal increase of 0.82%, reaching 2.222 points, compared to the previous week when the value was 2.204 points.
The vegetable market demonstrates significant volatility. The most drastic changes are for zucchini - an increase of 12.62% to 1.16 leva per kilogram. The contrast is especially noticeable with green peppers, which show a decline of 11.15% and are traded at 2.28 leva per kilogram. Red peppers show a more moderate correction - a decrease of 1.38% to 2.85 leva per kilogram.
Another product group also undergoes price changes. Mature onions become cheaper by 3.72% to 1.14 leva, cucumbers - by 1.11% to 1.60 leva. Cabbage maintains relative stability with a minimal increase of 0.2% and a price of 0.98 leva per kilogram. Meanwhile, potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots report a slight increase - respectively by 1.33%, 3.91%, and 5.22%.
The fruit sector shows different dynamics. Apricots register the most significant increase of 7.12% to 4.12 leva per kilogram. Lemons and apples also become more expensive - respectively by 4.06% to 4 leva and 3.34% to 2.85 leva. Peaches and watermelons mark a minimal decline - by 0.73% to 3.80 leva and 1.64% to 0.72 leva.
Dairy products demonstrate multidirectional trends. Cow cheese increases by 0.54% to 11.60 leva, while Vitosha-type cheese becomes cheaper by 1.01% to 17.89 leva. Yogurt and fresh milk mark a slight decrease, respectively by 0.72% and 2.04%. Cow butter, on the contrary, shows an increase of 1.76% to 3.13 leva per package.
Meat and egg products also undergo changes. Frozen chicken meat becomes more expensive by 0.82% to 6.90 leva, and eggs (size M) - by 2.86% to 0.36 leva per piece wholesale.
In the group of grain and other basic food products, a general trend of price reduction is observed. Rice, flour, oil, sugar, mature beans, and lentils mark a decline - respectively by 0.88%, 2.42%, 3.19%, 4.79%, 4.16%, and 3%.
The base level of the MPI at 1.000 points remains unchanged and dates from 2005, serving as a reference point for long-term comparison.