Main points
- The first cherries of the new season have begun to be harvested in Transcarpathia, although the yield was affected by spring frosts.
- Cherries prices in Ukraine range from 180 to 1,000 hryvnias per kilogram, depending on origin and quality.
The first cherries at the market / Photo Unsplash
The first early cherries of the new season have begun to be harvested in Transcarpathia. Despite spring frosts, the berries have already appeared on the markets, and their prices vary significantly depending on the region.
The early cherry season has started in Transcarpathia
The first cherries of the new harvest have begun to ripen in the Transcarpathian region, reports “Suspilne Uzhhorod”. Local residents are already picking the berries and selling them at the markets, although this year's season has been difficult due to weather conditions.
A resident of the village of Zavydovo, Mukachevo district, Elizaveta said that in good harvest years, one tree can yield quite a lot of berries.
Very sweet. In a normal year, if it bears well, up to 50 kilograms of cherries,
– says the woman.
According to her, cherries are grown both for personal consumption and for sale.
Spring frosts hit the harvest
Local residents note that in recent years the trees have often suffered from sudden cold snaps in the spring. Due to the early warming, the cherries begin to bloom faster, but subsequent frosts can practically destroy the future harvest.
According to local resident Volodymyr, it only takes a few cold days with strong winds to lose a crop. That's why the trees are bearing less fruit than before.
Farmers note that weather risks remain one of the main challenges for growing early berries in the region.
How much do cherries cost in Ukrainian markets?
The market in Uzhhorod currently sells mostly imported cherries from Greece. Their cost reaches about 1,000 hryvnias per kilogram.
At the same time, the Ukrainian berry has already appeared at the Stolichny wholesale market in Kyiv. Transcarpathian cherries are sold there for approximately 180 hryvnias per kilogram.
Along with cherries, strawberries are actively traded in the markets. Depending on the variety, its price ranges from 180 to 270 hryvnias per kilogram.
As of mid-May 2026, cherry prices in Ukraine are quite high due to the early season and limited supply. In markets and stores, the price per kilogram ranges from 100-200 hryvnias (for local products), while premium or imported varieties can reach 400-850 hryvnias per kilogram and even more.
Ukrainian farmers are losing to imported pears: what happened to prices?
At the same time, domestic gardeners do not have it as easy on the pear market as they do with cherries, as there is strong pressure from imports.
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The Ukrainian pear market is under pressure from imported products, and prices for domestic pears are lower than producers expected.
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Prices for pears in Ukraine range from 70 to 180 hryvnias per kilogram, with popular varieties such as “Conference” costing around 120 – 140 hryvnias per kilogram.
Spring frosts had an additional impact on the fruit market this season. Stone crops were hit the hardest, causing some consumer demand to be redistributed within the fruit segment.