Ukraine Fruits insights

Today, strawberry prices in Ukraine are at a very high level. This was reported by Tetyana Popovych, head of the marketing department of the wholesale agricultural market "Shuvar" (Lviv). "As of the third decade of May, prices for Ukrainian strawberries fluctuate within 120–144 UAH/kg. For comparison, last year during the same period the average price was 98 UAH/kg, which means an increase of 22–30% depending on the region and supply volumes," the expert says. According to her, the high price is explained by the cool spring. "Frosts in April and below-normal temperatures in May delayed the season by at least two weeks. Because of this, there are fewer early strawberries on the market, and prices are higher," she adds. Today, Ukrainian strawberries dominate the Lviv market - the first batches come mainly from Transcarpathia. Imported berries can also be seen. They come from Turkey, Greece and Spain. The peak of the strawberry season in Lviv is predicted for the end of this ...

Eastern European countries (in particular, Ukraine) suffered significant losses from frosts in April this year, and this may lead to a shortage of cherries and sweet cherries. This is reported by EastFruit analysts. "According to preliminary estimates, about 45-55% of the cherry harvest was lost, primarily in the southern regions of the country, where production is concentrated. In the central regions, losses were even higher, but the cherry areas are smaller here," experts note. If we talk about cherries, then the losses are estimated at 35-50%. In the northern regions, losses were higher. Cherries in our country are mainly frozen for export and for processing. "And this position will obviously become quite expensive," analysts say. We should also note that our country is heavily dependent on imports of sweet cherries after the occupation by Russian troops of the regions where they are traditionally grown. Therefore, prices for sweet cherries in Ukraine will be even higher ...

April was marked by two powerful waves of frost, among the most severe in recent decades, according to Tetyana Adamenko, head of the agrometeorology department at Ukraine’s Hydrometeorological Center. The frosts were dangerous not only due to low temperatures but also because of their prolonged impact. “During the first wave, which occurred against a backdrop