Tomato and potato prices fell by 60%



Wednesday 11/December/2024 – 03:05 PM

Hatem Al-Najeeb, Deputy Head of the Division, said Vegetables And fruits, according to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, said that the prices of vegetables are witnessing significant declines, ranging between 50-60%.

Prices of vegetables and fruits

Al-Naguib indicated, in exclusive statements to Cairo 24, that the prices of tomatoes and potatoes recorded a decline of more than 60%, and the rest of the varieties are witnessing declines ranging between 20-40%, depending on the difference in each variety.

He stated that this is a result of the increase in supply and winter demand, noting that all products are in very large abundance and available in the markets.

Vegetable prices today

  • Record price A kilo of tomatoes From 3.5 to 5 pounds per kilo in the wholesale market.
  • The price of potatoes ranged from 5 pounds to 12 pounds per kilo in the wholesale market.
  • White onions: from 9 pounds to 19 pounds per kilo in the wholesale market.
  • Red onions: from 9 pounds to 14 pounds per kilo in the wholesale market.
  • Zucchini: from 9 pounds to 15 pounds.
  • Carrots: from 4 pounds to 7 pounds.
  • Beans: from 9 pounds to 12 pounds.

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