site.btaConsumer Basket Up by BGN 2 This Week to BGN 107 - State Commission on Commodity Exchanges Chair

The wholesale price of the large consumer food basket in Bulgaria rose slightly this week, increasing by BGN 2 - from BGN 105 to BGN 107, said Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets, during a news briefing on Monday.

He said that tomatoes are currently priced at BGN 2.40 per kilogram, down slightly from a peak of BGN 2.47 last week, with a downward trend continuing. Cucumbers trade at BGN 1.46/kg, with a general downward trend, though a slight uptick in the past two days suggests normal seasonal fluctuations. Bulgarian potatoes are in good supply, with a steady decrease in price now at BGN 1.17/kg.  Cabbage shows a clear downward trend, currently at BGN 1.40/kg. Onions are priced at BGN 1.13/kg, also showing a downward trend. Carrots have a stable supply, trading at BGN 1.22/kg. Red peppers are priced at BGN 3.72/kg, with a downward trend expected to bring prices closer to BGN 3. Green peppers are also decreasing in price, now at BGN 2.70/kg.

Lemons continue to rise, now trading at BGN 3.56/kg. Cherries  are nearing the end of their season, with prices ranging from BGN 9.40 to 9.80/kg. Strawberries show a decreasing trend, currently at BGN 4.55/kg. Apricots are also declining, priced at BGN 3.75/kg. Apples, in contrast, are experiencing a steady increase, now reaching BGN 2.55/kg.

Watermelons are now priced at BGN 0.89/kg, marking a noticeable price drop. Sugar is priced at BGN 1.90/kg, with a downward trend. Beans remain stable at BGN 4.28/kg.

Rice is trading at BGN 3.39/kg. Flour type 500 has dropped to BGN 1.58/kg. Sunflower oil remains stable at BGN 3.14/liter.  Eggs are trading at BGN 0.33 each, with the market described as "absolutely stable." Kashkaval cheese has increased slightly, now at BGN 18.00/kg, up by BGN 0.08 from last week. White cheese shows a downward trend, currently at BGN 11.47/kg. Butter (125g pack) is priced at BGN 3.12, aligned with a broader European stabilization trend. Yogurt (400g container) is trading at BGN 1.41. Milk costs BGN 2.29/liter.

Ivanov noted that there are no issues with the supply or production costs of dairy products at this time, indicating a healthy and well-balanced market in that segment.

Wholesale prices for pork remain stable, at BGN 10.20 per kilogram. He compared pork to eggs - both products showing consistent supply and only minor price fluctuations.

In contrast, chicken meat is priced at BGN 6.87 per kilogram, with a clear upward trend observed in recent days. Ivanov noted that the reasons behind this increase are yet to be analyzed in detail.

Commenting on the overall market, Ivanov added that there has been a slight change in the price of the small consumer basket, but emphasized that this may represent the lowest price peak of the year, suggesting that the market is currently in a relatively calm and balanced phase.