--- title: "Tomatoes and watermelons prices crash: a new wave of price drops for vegetables and fruits begins in Ukraine" description: "📉 Prices for tomatoes and watermelons in Ukraine have crashed! According to EastFruit, tomatoes have become cheaper at 30-40 UAH, and watermelons — at 7-10 UAH. However, potatoes and raspberries have become more expensive. 🍅🍉 #Ukraine #Prices #Food #Agro #Inflation" date: 2026-08-10T10:26:02.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/tomatoes-and-watermelons-prices-crash-ukraine-august-2026 tags: [ukraine-economy, food-prices, agriculture, inflation, eastfruit] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Tomatoes and watermelons prices crash: a new wave of price drops for vegetables and fruits begins in Ukraine ![A customer selects fresh tomatoes at a market in Ukraine during the price drop on vegetables](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/tseny-na-ovoshhi-i-frukty-v-ukraine-avgust-2026/tseny-na-ovoshhi-i-frukty-v-ukraine-avgust-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Prices for tomatoes have dropped to 30-40 hryvnias per kg, watermelons — to 7-10 hryvnias. - Potatoes, cabbage, and table beets have become more expensive. - The EastFruit trading platform recorded a record number of advertisements from 10 countries. - Imported fruits (bananas, oranges) have maintained stable prices. In August 2026, the Ukrainian agricultural market is witnessing significant price dynamics that directly impact the consumer basket of citizens. According to data from the EastFruit trading platform, published by RBC-Ukraine, a significant decrease in the cost of popular summer vegetables and fruits was recorded last week. At the same time, there is an increase in prices for some types of root vegetables and berries, creating a complex picture for buyers. ### Sharp drop in prices for tomatoes and melons The most noticeable change was the drop in tomato prices. According to analysts, the cost of this popular vegetable fell from a range of 45–65 hryvnias per kilogram to 30–40 hryvnias. Experts link this to an increase in supply: tomatoes remain the best-selling item in the vegetable segment, and their presence in the market continues to grow. A similar situation is developing with watermelons, which remain the number one product by the number of posted advertisements. Their price has dropped to 7–10 hryvnias per kilogram, and the number of melon sellers increased by one and a half times in a week, which also led to a decrease in their cost to 18–28 hryvnias. ### Rise in prices for potatoes and berries Despite the general decline in prices for summer vegetables, some categories of products have become more expensive. Potatoes, which are traditionally the basis of the diet, have risen in price to 9–28 hryvnias per kilogram. Cabbage (15–20 hryvnias) and table beets (11–14 hryvnias) have also become more expensive. In the berry segment, there is an increase in the cost of sour cherries (130–170 hryvnias), raspberries, and blackberries (200–270 hryvnias). At the same time, prices for imported fruits, such as bananas, oranges, and lemons, have remained practically unchanged over the last week, remaining stable. ### Record trading volumes and supply geography Trading activity on the EastFruit platform has reached new heights. Last week, representatives of 10 countries joined the platform, and the number of posted advertisements set a new record for the current year. The top five countries by number of offers included Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iran, and Egypt. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelons caused the greatest demand among buyers. The activity of Romanian buyers is noted separately, who are actively looking for blueberry suppliers. The number of sellers of early apples continues to grow, while the supply of plums, peaches, and apricots has decreased. ### Contradictory data While EastFruit data indicates a sharp drop in prices for tomatoes and cucumbers, some analytical forecasts published earlier in the media (for example, in Unian) suggested that vegetable prices would only drop in a few days due to logistical difficulties. However, actual data for the week shows that the decline has already occurred and is significant. The difference in versions may be related to the pace of harvest arrival in different regions of the country: while prices have dropped at wholesale markets, in retail chains in remote regions, the decline may be recorded with a delay. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Vegetable prices will drop in just a few days: what will become cheaper](https://www.unian.net/economics/agro/ovoshchi-i-frukty-v-ukraine-podesheveyut-na-chto-ceny-upadut-bolshe-vsego-13403154.html) - Подтверждает контекст падения цен, хотя изначально прогнозировалось с задержкой. - [Cheaper than last year: prices for a popular vegetable have crashed](https://glavred.info/economics/deshevle-chem-v-proshlom-godu-ceny-na-populyarnyy-ovoshch-rezko-obvalilis-10787054.html) - Подтверждает резкое снижение цен на овощи. - [Vegetables and fruits are becoming more affordable: how much the price dropped in a week](https://glavred.info/economics/ovoshchi-i-frukty-stanovyatsya-dostupnee-na-skolko-upala-cena-za-nedelyu-10720208.html) - Подтверждает резкое снижение цен на овощи. - [Watermelons and cucumbers are given away for nothing: what are the prices for vegetables and fruits now](https://www.unian.net/economics/agro/ovoshchi-desheveyut-v-ukraine-chto-i-skolko-teper-stoit-13465533.html) - Подтверждает контекст падения цен, хотя изначально прогнозировалось с задержкой. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How much do tomatoes cost in Ukraine now? **A:** According to EastFruit, the price of tomatoes is 30-40 hryvnias per kilogram. ### Q: Which vegetables have become more expensive? **A:** Potatoes (9-28 UAH), white cabbage (15-20 UAH), and table beets (11-14 UAH) have become more expensive. ### Q: Why have watermelon prices dropped? **A:** Prices have dropped due to an increase in supply: the number of melon sellers has increased by one and a half times, and watermelons remain the most demanded product. ### Q: From which countries are vegetables and fruits brought to Ukraine? **A:** The top 5 supplier countries on the EastFruit platform include Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iran, and Egypt.