Market Bulletin: Price Dynamics of Basic Foodstuffs in Bulgaria

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.