Lemon sales reduced twofold in Ukraine

According to information of "Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits", the demand for lemon has noticeably declined since recently on Ukrainian market; to the experts' opinion, this situation is directly stimulated by high prices this season.
We have already informed that first shipments of Turkish lemons entered Ukrainian market for in average 40% higher prices than in the previous year. The main reason for the prices to increase was a noticeably declined lemon harvest in Turkey. This country is one of the main suppliers of citrus fruits on the territory of Ukraine in autumn-winter period.
Lemon prices continue increasing right now in Ukraine: according to the data of the monitoring by "Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits", as of today, the price range has increased up to US$1.6-1.8/kg on the wholesale market; at the same period of time past year the prices varied within the limits US$0.7-1/kg.
In this regard many wholesale companies had to reduce the purchased volumes; they referred to the slowed down rates of lemon sales in the retail trade.
However, the importers think that the sales situation will improve soon - their forecasts are predetermined by the traditionally increased demand for lemon and citrus fruits in winter period.
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