In Russia, vegetables and fruits became 1% cheaper over the week.… (подешеветь · россия · овощ)
In Russia, vegetables and fruits became 1% cheaper over the week. Cucumbers became the most affordable product in Russia for the month; average prices on them dropped by 14.2% during the first week of July compared to the first week of June. Along with cucumbers, tomatoes and chicken eggs also entered this list.
Consensus
- Prices for fruits and vegetables in Russia decreased in early July 2026.
- Cucumbers experienced a significant price drop of 14.2% in the first week of July compared to the first week of June.
- Pomatoes also saw a notable decrease, with prices falling by 7.1% over the same period.
- Data on price changes were provided by Rosstat and Ruprodsouz.
Points of divergence
- Prices for fruits and vegetables in Russia decreased by 1% from July 7 to 13, which was an acceleration compared to the previous week's 0.4% decrease. — interfax
- The average consumer price of potatoes fell nearly 30% year-on-year in January–May 2026, reaching 52.6 rubles per kg; white cabbage dropped almost 30% to 42.3 rubles per kg, and onion decreased by over 22% to 46.9 rubles per kg. — vedomosti
- The average consumer price of beets fell nearly 22% year-on-year in January–May 2026, reaching 45.5 rubles per kg. — vedomosti
- Prices for apples increased by 0.3%, carrots by 0.5%, and beets by 1.5% during the week of July 7–13, while potatoes decreased by only 0.1%. — interfax
- Since the beginning of the year, prices for cabbage have risen by 61.9%, carrots by 59%, potatoes by 56.6%, onions by 46.85%, beets by 47.4%, and apples by 9.3%. — interfax
- In 2025, fruits and vegetables in Russia became cheaper by 8.8% overall. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Vegetables and fruits in Russia became cheaper by 1% over the week — Интерфакс
- Cucumber prices in Russia dropped by 14.2% — Ведомости
- Experts Identify the Cheapest Vegetable Champion in Russia — Вести