Information for fruit and vegetables business in CIS
In Crimea the trading of the early commodities proceeds actively
According to the information provided by Alexander Lekhno, the Market Information Specialist of Agricultural Marketing Project (AMP), warm and dry weather favored the supply of the large volumes of early commodities to Simferopol market. Moreover, the difference between the wholesale and retail prices is insufficient. Only early potato is sold on maximum USD $ 0.59/kg in wholesale - and the retail price of this commodity is up to USD $ 1/kg.
On the "Privoz" market in Simferopol potato of the past year harvest is offered on USD $ 0.13-0.17/kg, though the supplied volumes of early potato are significantly greater.
The onion of past year harvest started to spring, the vendors are trying to sell this commodity on USD $ 0.23-0.35/kg. Dry and clean onion is sold on USD $ 0.49/kg maximum.
Carrot and red beets are sold on USD $ 0.39-0.59/kg.
The price on early cabbage varies around the city within USD $ 0.49-0.59/kg.
Cauliflower is cheaper, USD $ 0.39-0.49/kg, Pekinese cabbage costs USD $ 0.43 apiece.
The price on cucumber dropped down - long cucumbers are offered on USD $ 0.35-0.39/kg, short cucumbers - on USD $ 0.59-0.69/kg.
The price on tomato steadily remains high - USD $ 1.98-2.37/kg.
Strawberry is commonly sold on USD $ 1.38-2.17/kg; judging from the quantity of the buyers, these prices are rather affordable.
Sweet cherry is supplied in small volumes, costs in average USD $ 1.58/kg.
Rains are expected in the nearest future in Crimea, after which the quantity of sweet cherry can grow rapidly, to the opinion of A. Lekhno; still there is a great probability of the quality decrease of this commodity.