The price of potatoes, the most commonly used vegetable, has increased. The ban on potato exports from Iran apparently affects the prices. Considering that the ban continues, the question of what the prices will be like is of interest.
According to Medianews.az, citing Milli.Az, sellers say that after the ban on potato exports from Iran, there has been an increase of 20 qepiks per kilogram. However, prices are affected not only in Iranian potatoes but also in potatoes from Pakistan, Turkey, and local ones:
"The increase happened a few days ago and is not expected to continue. Currently, the wholesale price is 80 qepiks. Iranian potatoes are over 1 manat. Soon, our own local Jalilabad potatoes will also come out."
According to farmers, there is an increase of 10-15 qepiks in the price of potatoes.
So, will the increase continue?
Regarding the matter, economist Rashad Hasanov stated that Turkey holds a 45%, Georgia 15%, and Iran 10% share among the countries that have a significant presence in the local market:
"Pakistan and Russia hold subsequent shares. Approximately 13-15 thousand tons of potatoes are imported from Iran annually, which is not powerful enough to seriously affect prices. However, a general increase in potato prices has been observed in recent months. Increases in potato prices can occur, especially expected in March and April. After the local potatoes come out in the following months, there may also be a price decrease."