The price of snake cucumbers has soared: 1,400–1,700 HUF/kg on the wholesale market, up to 1,000–1,100 HUF/piece in stores

The price increase was also reflected in retail: in some stores, a piece of snake cucumber is available for around 1,000 forints, or even 1,100 forints. According to analysts, several factors may be behind this: seasonal supply fluctuations, the role of imports, and rising logistics and production costs.

High prices are particularly sensitive in the winter-early spring period, when demand for fresh vegetables is stable, while a significant part of the supply comes from imports and greenhouse production.