Bulgaria wholesale food prices rise by 0.82%

Wholesale food prices in Bulgaria have increased by 0.82% over the past week, according to the latest analysis from the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The Commodity Price Index rose from 2.324 to 2.343 points.

Vegetables saw significant price fluctuations. Tomatoes experienced the largest increase, rising by 16.83% to 1.86 euro per kilogram. Green peppers also saw a sharp rise of 14.99%, reaching 1.12 euro per kilogram, while red peppers increased by 3.54%. Conversely, prices for lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, and cabbage all declined.

In the fruit category, apples were the only items to increase in price, rising by 6.4% to 1.13 euro per kilogram. Prices for grapes, lemons, and bananas decreased. Dairy products showed mixed results: cow cheese and various types of milk saw price increases, while butter prices fell by 4.53%. Other notable changes include a 5% increase in rice prices and a 2.17% rise in sugar.