Bulgaria’s Food Prices Fall Again
Wholesale food prices in Bulgaria are on the decline, according to the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets. Over the past week, the wholesale food market index dropped by 1.04% to 2.307 points, CE Report quotes BTA
Vegetable prices led the decline: new potatoes fell by 28.7% to BGN 2.50/kg, while cucumbers, cabbage, and green peppers also saw double-digit drops. Tomato and onion prices fell by 5.7% and 5.4% respectively, with carrots unchanged.
Among fruits, apples and lemons rose slightly, while strawberries dipped by 4.5%. Dairy prices showed modest decreases, except for a 1.6% rise in butter. Poultry prices surged by 52.2% to BGN 10.20/kg, while eggs remained stable.
Other notable changes included a 3.7% rise in sunflower oil and a 3.3% increase in sugar. Rice and flour prices shifted slightly, rounding out the week's market movements.
