Serbia vegetable and fruit prices show regional fluctuations

Market trends across various Serbian cities show fluctuating prices for seasonal produce. In Belgrade, an abundance of peppers has led to a price decrease, alongside lower costs for chard, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, cucumbers, eggplant, leeks, spinach, radishes, and greens.

Conversely, prices for melon, cabbage, garlic, tomatoes, and various lettuces have risen in Belgrade. Fruit prices also vary; while grapes, raspberries, pomegranates, and dried plums have become cheaper, items such as pineapples, bananas, blueberries, grapefruit, apples, apricots, pears, blackberries, mandarins, nectarines, oranges, and currants have seen price increases.

Regional differences are notable. In Kraljevo, supply for green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, chard, and eggplant is weak, while other seasonal produce remains average. In Leskovac, there is a strong supply of plums, though prices for pears, peaches, grapefruit, and plums have risen, and cucumbers have become more expensive. In Subotica, prices for cucumbers, potatoes, and garlic have increased, while plums and peppers have become more affordable.

For those preparing winter preserves, pepper prices vary significantly by location. In Belgrade, babura peppers range from 180 to 250 dinars per kilogram, reaching up to 300 dinars at the Kalenić market, whereas they can be found for 100 to 150 dinars in other cities. Tomato prices also show wide variance, ranging from 80 dinars in Leskovac to 250 dinars in Belgrade.