Commodity markets in Bulgaria recorded a noticeable decline in the prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables over the past week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The sharpest drop was seen in cherries, while a number of widely consumed vegetables also became considerably cheaper. At the same time, several staple foods, including flour, potatoes, and beans, moved in the opposite direction, highlighting mixed trends across the food market.
Among vegetables, tomatoes posted one of the most significant declines, falling by 14.22% to 1.40 euros per kilogram. Onion prices dropped even more sharply, down 19.16% to 0.54 euros per kilogram, while cabbage became 14.86% cheaper, reaching 0.47 euros per kilogram. Cucumbers also registered a substantial decrease of 13.64%, trading at 1.00 euro per kilogram. Zucchini lost 5.83% of their value and fell to 0.84 euros per kilogram.
Peppers also followed the downward trend. Red peppers became 9.02% cheaper, selling at 2.30 euros per kilogram, while green peppers declined by 10.94% to 1.84 euros per kilogram. Lettuce prices also eased, dropping 6.01% to 0.72 euros per head.
Not all vegetables became cheaper, however. Carrots recorded a modest increase of 2.09%, reaching 0.88 euros per kilogram. Potatoes experienced a much stronger rise, climbing 9.28% to 0.73 euros per kilogram.
