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February 18, 2026

Zucchini prices have skyrocketed: Followed by cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants, and sellers say it's all due to imports

Perhaps you've wanted to make a zucchini dish these days. Although it's not their season, they are sold in markets and at the farmer's market, but their price might make you reconsider and cook something else.

Zucchini prices have skyrocketed: Followed by cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants, and sellers say it's all due to imports

TL;DR

  • Kilogram of zucchini costs 600 dinars this winter.
  • High prices are attributed to import costs from Turkey and Greece.
  • Despite the price, zucchini have buyers who are accustomed to the cost.
  • Other imported vegetables like broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, and cauliflower are also expensive.
  • Prices for these vegetables range from 400 to 500 dinars.
  • The high cost of imported vegetables is reportedly due to transport expenses.

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