Producers at Ukrainian greenhouse complexes report that they plan to begin harvesting cucumbers from the new crop cycle in the first ten days of August. This upcoming supply may significantly shift current pricing trends in the segment.
However, for the time being, the domestic market remains undersupplied, allowing producers to continue raising their selling prices, according to analysts at EastFruit. Key market players note that steady consumer demand—typical for this time of year—is also supporting current price levels.
Over the past week alone, prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased by an average of 16%. As of now, local greenhouse operators are offering cucumbers at UAH 30–50/kg ($0.72–1.20/kg), depending on quality and shipment volume. Despite the continued price hike, demand for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine remains stable, market participants confirm.
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Sharp temperature fluctuations observed across Ukraine in July have triggered the spread of cucumber diseases, resulting in harvesting difficulties for field-grown crops. Furthermore, a hot and dry spell that affected most Ukrainian regions in the second half of July has contributed to the overall shortage of cucumbers on the domestic market.
It is worth noting that despite the recent rise in greenhouse cucumber prices, current price levels remain approximately 15% lower than those observed in early August 2024.
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