Potato, onion, carrot and cabbage prices drop – weekly market overview

EastFruit team provides another market update based on the trends observed at the EastFruit Trade Platform during the first week of February 2025.

Potato market remained dynamic, with potatoes continuing to be the leading product in terms of sales. Prices for potatoes declined further, and the geographical spread of potato offers expanded, with new entries from Turkey and Belgium. Rising potato prices in Central Asia led to a potato export ban in Kazakhstan and potential export restrictions in Kyrgyzstan.

In the vegetable market, there were significant changes. The number of carrot sellers halved, indicating a potential supply constraint. Conversely, there was an increase in the frequency of offers for onions and white cabbage. Notably, farmers in Ukraine’s Volyn region harvested cabbage during winter for the first time. Interestingly, prices for carrots, beetroots, white cabbage and onions declined on a week.

Sales of broccoli and cauliflower from Uzbekistan saw a significant uptick. Tomatoes re-emerged as a top-selling item, primarily driven by sellers from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan’s greenhouse tomato exports surged by 43% in 2024.

In the fruit market, apple sales were dominated by Ukraine, while grapes were primarily offered by Uzbekistan. Other fruits saw minimal sales, with some offers for strawberries from Egypt and Greece.

The technological segment saw an increase in the availability of seedlings and fertilizers. There was a notable rise in offers for apple, apricot, and grape seedlings. Additionally, various greenhouse vegetable seedlings were available from different producers.

Overall, the past week has seen a continuation of some trends from the previous week, with notable changes in the supply dynamics and price movements of key products. The EastFruit Trade Platform continues to reflect the evolving market conditions, driven by both regional and international factors.