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Why are cucumbers expensive right now?<\/h1><\/div>
Do you know why cucumbers are so expensive in winter?
\nCurrent prices are surprising many consumers, but the reasons are more numerous and complex than they appear at first glance. Severely limited winter production, costly greenhouse heating and reduced imports from Turkey and Greece are putting serious pressure on the market. At the same time, a large portion of available produce goes to more affluent European countries, and transport adds further cost to every kilogram.<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1768984097074{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/fruttaria.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Texture_2.gif?id=218) !important;}”][vc_column]
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Analysis<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
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  1. Winter production \u2013 low yield<\/strong>\n
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    • Greenhouses operate at minimum capacity (60\u201380% drop).<\/li>\n
    • Short days and low temperatures limit the harvest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Limited imports from Turkey and Greece<\/strong>\n
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      • Their domestic markets absorb a large share of production.<\/li>\n
      • Less remains for export \u2192 higher prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • High heating costs<\/strong>\n
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        • Production cost reaches 2.00\u20132.50 BGN\/kg.<\/li>\n
        • In shops this becomes 3.50\u20135.00 BGN\/kg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Strong Turkish exports to the EU<\/strong>\n
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            • Germany, France and the Netherlands pay higher prices.<\/li>\n
            • Less remains for Bulgaria, at higher cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Expensive transport<\/strong>\n
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              • Deliveries from Turkey and Spain have become more expensive.<\/li>\n
              • They add 0.30\u20130.60 BGN\/kg to the price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Seasonal winter peak<\/strong>\n
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                • December and January are traditionally the most expensive months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  Conclusion<\/h2><\/div>
                  A combination of low production, limited imports, high costs and a seasonal winter peak.<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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