In May–June 2024, potato prices in Stavropol Krai soared to 150–200 rubles per kilogram due to supply shortages and seasonal demand fluctuations. However, recent data from newstracker.ru indicates a significant drop, with current prices stabilizing at an average of 89 rubles/kg.
Regional Price Variations for Potatoes
- Stavropol: 98 rubles/kg (highest)
- Budyonnovsk: Below average (cheapest)
- Pyatigorsk: 81 rubles/kg
- Kislovodsk: 92 rubles/kg
- Nevinnomyssk: 90 rubles/kg
This disparity suggests logistical and local supply chain influences, with Budyonnovsk benefiting from better local production or distribution efficiency.
Cabbage and Carrot Price Trends
- Cabbage: Average 57 rubles/kg
- Kislovodsk: 52 rubles (cheapest)
- Stavropol: 62 rubles (most expensive)
- Carrots: Average 75 rubles/kg
- Budyonnovsk: 65 rubles (cheapest)
- Nevinnomyssk: 79 rubles (most expensive)
These variations highlight regional market dynamics, where transportation costs, local harvests, and demand shape pricing.
Factors Behind the Stabilization
- Increased Supply: New potato harvests entering the market.
- Reduced Demand: Post-seasonal consumption decline.
- Government Interventions: Possible subsidies or import adjustments (though no official reports confirm this yet).
The stabilization of potato prices in Stavropol Krai is a positive sign for farmers and consumers, though regional differences persist. Monitoring these trends helps agronomists and farm owners optimize production and sales strategies. Meanwhile, cabbage and carrot prices remain influenced by local factors, emphasizing the need for efficient distribution networks.
