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Apricots and peaches could be in short supply: what to expect this summer

Apricots and peaches could be in short supply: what to expect this summer

29 May 2026, 19:00

Apricots and peaches could be in short supply: what to expect this summer — A poor apricot harvest

The unusually cold April in Ukraine hit the fruit and berry sector hardest. Apricots, peaches, early cherries and strawberries were particularly at risk.

This was stated by Maksym Hopka, an analyst at the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club.

According to the expert, the greatest impact of the spring frosts will be felt right at the start of the season, when the market is not yet saturated with produce.

“At risk are apricots, peaches, early cherries and early strawberries. This is particularly true of the first few weeks of the season, when the market is not yet saturated,” explained Gopka.

At the same time, apricots and peaches may become scarce due to the loss of part of the harvest. The expert noted that prices for these fruits will largely depend on imports.

For his part, Oleg Pendzin, executive director of the ‘Economic Discussion Club’, told RBC-Ukraine that he believes a shortage of apricots or cherries will not be critical for Ukrainians, as these products are not considered socially essential.

“You can live without raspberries, just as you can without cherries or apricots. You cannot live without bread, without potatoes, without vegetables, without cereals,” Pendzin noted in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.

According to him, in the event of a shortage of Ukrainian fruit on the market, imports from Turkey and Central Asian countries will increase.

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