Prices for vegetables and fruit in Cyprus have surged sharply: blueberries cost €34 per kilogram

Significant differences have been recorded in Cyprus between producer prices and the cost of fruit and vegetables on supermarket shelves. Data from a Ministry of Agriculture study, based on the “e-κoφήνι” platform, show that some products are sold at retail for almost twice the purchase price.

The most expensive seasonal product was cherries. The average producer price reached €9 per kilogram, while in supermarkets it rose to €12.95.

An especially noticeable difference is seen in lowland-grown strawberries. Producer organizations sell the berries at an average of €4.87 per kilogram, but in stores the price rises to €9.20. Mountain strawberries cost about €7.50 per kilogram.

Among vegetables, the average price of tomatoes is €3.53 per kilogram, cucumbers cost €1.33, and potatoes remain one of the most affordable products at €0.76 per kilogram.

Imported goods also drew particular attention. The absolute price record was set by imported blueberries, at about €34 per kilogram. Grapes and pomegranates are sold for €7, while quince costs €5 per kilogram.

More affordable imported apples and mangoes remain at about €3 per kilogram, while bananas cost roughly €2. Imported asparagus is sold at €9.5 per kilogram.

The ministry’s study showed that rising prices for a number of products continue to increase the burden on household budgets across the island.