The sale of the first batches of local greenhouse tomatoes has started on the Ukrainian market, which, according to analysts, are on average 26% cheaper this year compared to last year. The products arrived at the beginning of the week, but the supply volumes turned out to be limited due to unfavorable weather conditions.
This is reported by Finway
According to information from the EastFruit project analysts, Ukrainian farmers began shipping the first batches of tomatoes a week and a half later last year than they are now. Today, producers are offering greenhouse tomatoes at a price of 85-110 UAH/kg (approximately $2.06-2.67/kg), which is an average cost that is 26% lower compared to the previous year.
Prices for Imported and Local Tomatoes
Market participants believe that the first large batches of local vegetables may not appear until the end of April. However, the majority of supplies in the Ukrainian market are still occupied by imported Turkish tomatoes. According to market data, the price for imported tomatoes ranges from 70 to 80 UAH/kg ($1.70-1.94/kg), which is significantly cheaper than the cost of local products.
Tomato Prices in Supermarkets
In Ukrainian supermarkets, tomato prices vary: in Auchan, tomatoes can be purchased for 99.80 UAH/kg, in ATB – for 94.89 UAH/kg (with a discount), and in Silpo, prices start from 108.90 UAH/kg.
“In 2024, Ukrainian farmers shipped the first batches of tomatoes on average a week and a half later than this year.”