Potatoes are getting cheaper in Moldova, the reason is supplies from Ukraine

EastFruit, 19 September 2023 15:20

Since last week, the level of wholesale prices for potatoes began to decline on the Moldovan market; the product fell in price by an average of 14% to 6 lei/kg ($0.33/kg). As a result, the average price for new-crop local potatoes for the first time this season has dropped, although... Сообщение Potatoes are getting cheaper in Moldova, the reason is supplies from Ukraine появились сначала на EastFruit.

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