Tomato and cucumber prices surged in February
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, the inflation rate in Uzbekistan reached 0.6 percent in February 2026. Zamin.uz reported on this matter.
An analysis of economic indicators shows that significant changes have been observed in the prices of food products, particularly fruits and vegetables, in the country's consumer market. Although the overall inflation rate is tending toward stability, prices of certain agricultural products are affecting households' daily expenses.
In February, tomatoes led the price increases. Their price rose by 12.1 percent within a month, yet remained 12.5 percent cheaper compared to the same period last year.
Additionally, the price of zucchini, which sees high demand during winter, increased by 11.7 percent. However, compared to February 2025, zucchini prices remain 57.1 percent lower.
This situation may be related to last year's harvest yields and storage conditions. Price increases were also observed for other products.
Potato prices rose by 5.0 percent, bell peppers by 4.2 percent, apples by 4.1 percent, lemons by 3.6 percent, and bananas by 3.0 percent. Prices of carrots and cabbage, commonly used in daily consumption, increased by 1.8 percent.
On a yearly basis, carrots are being sold at prices 8.8 percent higher, while cabbage is 10.6 percent more expensive. These changes are linked to the volume of supply in the domestic market and logistics costs.
There are also products whose prices have decreased. Cucumber prices dropped by 13.8 percent in February, falling to a level 13.0 percent lower than the previous year.
Mandarins became cheaper by 5.6 percent, oranges by 5.4 percent, radishes by 1.7 percent, and onions by 0.9 percent. The fact that onion prices are 3.0 percent lower than last year indicates sufficient supply in the markets.
Experts believe that such changes in fruit and vegetable prices are related to a number of factors, including seasonality, the balance of supply and demand in the domestic market, and production volumes. Increased demand for greenhouse products during winter exerts pressure on prices, while the state of reserves in storage warehouses plays a crucial role in stabilizing prices.
To ensure economic stability, the government continues to implement measures aimed at supplying the domestic market with quality and affordable products.
