Information for fruit and vegetables business in CIS
Still low demand for apples in Ukraine
The Ukrainian market participants say of still low demand for apples in the country.
For the present, buyers prefer high-quality apples, while trade in second- and third-grade produce is rather moderate.
Under those conditions, Ukrainian growers do not revise prices despite a seasonal decrease in apple supply. Apples from CA-storage are offered at UAH 7-9/kg (EUR 0.49-0.54/kg). Produce from unequipped storage facilities are shipped at UAH 4-6/kg (EUR 0.24-0.36/kg), and growers often make price concessions to sell their stocks as soon as possible.
We would remind you that prices in April 2013 were averagely 20% higher than today.