Bulgaria wholesale food prices rise as cucumber costs jump

Wholesale food prices in Bulgaria have seen an upward trend this week, according to data from the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Traders (SCCEBT). The Market Price Index (MPI), which tracks wholesale food price movements, rose by 1.11% to 2.281 points from 2.256 points the previous week.

Vegetable prices showed significant increases, led by cucumbers, which rose by 23.59% to 1.48 euro per kilogram. Other notable increases were seen in potatoes (up 7.96% to 0.61 euro per kg), zucchini (up 5.44% to 0.92 euro per kg), and tomatoes (up 4.76% to 1.32 euro per kg). Green peppers and red peppers also saw price hikes.

In the fruit category, peaches were the only item to increase in price, rising 18.52% to 1.28 euro per kilogram. Conversely, grapes saw a significant price drop of 12.33% to 1.28 euro per kilogram, while apples and lemons also became cheaper.

Regarding dairy products, cow cheese and Vitosha-type yellow cheese prices increased slightly, while yogurt and fresh milk prices saw modest declines. Frozen chicken meat also experienced a slight decrease in price.