Tomatoes have become more expensive

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 02. 19. 11:49

Based on recent data from the KSH, it was revealed that the price of tomatoes and peppers rose significantly in January 2024, and the price of red onions also rose. Based on the annual comparison, the price of tomatoes increased by 21 percent and that of peppers by 17 percent compared to the previous year. The price of red onions also rose and was 13 percent more expensive than a year earlier. All of this means that vegetable prices have risen by nearly two-thirds over the past two years.

In the background of the price increase, the product council identifies an increase in packaging costs and an increase in the costs of traders. For retailers, these additional costs can be a challenge, resulting in further price increases. However, at the same time as prices rise, the quantity sold also decreases, which clearly affects the wallets of customers.

The rise in prices affects the entire food industry, and unfortunately, this rise does not spare Hungarian fruits either. The Agrárgazdasági Kamara expressed concern for Hungarian fruits, especially with regard to the danger of a possible spring frost, which could cause serious damage to the summer crop. The chamber warns that a similar spring frost already caused significant damage in April 2023, and similar risks exist now.