Most fruit and vegetables fall in wholesale price, but overall food index rises

Most common fruits and vegetables became cheaper at wholesale markets in Bulgaria over the past week, according to figures from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCEM), quoted by BTA on 1 November. This does not mean that all foods or the overall price index fell.

Prices move in different directions

According to the weekly report, the wholesale food price index, which measures wholesale food prices, increased by approximately 1.23% — from 2.360 to 2.389 points. Individual products moved in different directions. Courgettes were among the vegetables that became more expensive, rising by about 11.1% to approximately €1.12 per kilogram.

Weekly wholesale prices are not the same as prices on supermarket or neighbourhood shop shelves. Retail prices also reflect mark-ups, deliveries and local market conditions.

For consumers, the data offer an indication of trends, but any shopping comparison should use the actual prices at the store. The report covers the past week, not a change that happened only today.

Photo: Iñigo De la Maza / Unsplash — an illustrative image of fruit and vegetables, not taken at a Bulgarian wholesale market.

Sources: BTA, 1 November 2026 — weekly SCCEM review; Aktualno BG — figures for the price index and individual products.