Overview Of Local Produce Price Dynamics
Recent data highlighted significant differences between producer prices and retail prices across the local fruit and vegetable market in Cyprus. Official producer prices reported by recognized producers’ groups differed substantially from retail prices collected from major supermarket chains. The figures were compiled by the Department of Agriculture through the online “e-kofini” platform as part of a broader market analysis focused on household food costs.
High-Cost Items And Their Market Impact
Cherries recorded the highest retail prices among locally produced items during the reporting period. Average producer prices for cherries reached approximately €9.00 per kilogram, while retail prices increased to €12.95 per kilogram. Loquats were priced at €8.00 per kilogram at the producer level, compared with retail prices of €9.45 per kilogram. The data highlighted the widening gap between producer and consumer prices for several seasonal products.
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Striking Variances In Strawberry Pricing
Field-grown strawberries also showed a significant difference between producer and retail pricing. Producer prices averaged €4.87 per kilogram, while retail prices reached €9.20 per kilogram. Mountain strawberries were sold at an average retail price of €7.50 per kilogram, while runner beans reached €7.45 per kilogram.
Stable And Accessible Produce Prices
More commonly consumed vegetables maintained lower and more stable pricing levels across the market. Tomatoes averaged €3.53 per kilogram, cucumbers were priced at €1.33 per kilogram, and potatoes remained among the least expensive products at €0.76 per kilogram.
Pricing In The Imported Produce Segment
Imported fruits and vegetables also recorded substantial price differences across categories. Blueberries registered the highest average retail price among imported products at €34.00 per kilogram. Grapes and pomegranates were priced at around €7.00 per kilogram, while oranges averaged approximately €6.00 per kilogram, and pear-shaped varieties reached €5.00 per kilogram. Imported apples and mangoes were sold at approximately €3.00 per kilogram, while bananas averaged €2.00 per kilogram.
Final Observations
Additional imported products, such as lemons and onions, were priced at €2.50 and €4.00 per kilogram, respectively, while imported asparagus bunches reached €9.50 per kilogram. The latest figures highlighted persistent differences between producer and retail pricing across both local and imported produce categories.
