On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, prices of vegetables and fruits in Eastern Egypt's markets exhibited a mixed trend. According to wholesale and retail traders, prices have been fluctuating between highs and lows. The prices vary across different regions in the province.
In Eastern Egypt's retail markets, the price of tomatoes ranged from 12.5 to 16.5 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. The price of potatoes ranged from 20 to 22.5 pounds per kilogram. Other vegetables' prices were as follows: red onion, 15-17.5 pounds per kilogram; eggplant, 6.5-10 pounds per kilogram; cucumber, 15-20 pounds per kilogram; zucchini, 20-25 pounds per kilogram; hot pepper, 10-15 pounds per kilogram; and bell pepper, 10-15 pounds per kilogram.
Retail prices for other vegetables and fruits were also reported. The price of lemon ranged from 20 to 30 pounds per kilogram. In the retail market, fruit prices were as follows: banana, 30-35 pounds per kilogram; guava, 30-40 pounds per kilogram; apple, 60-75 pounds per kilogram; mango, 40-60 pounds per kilogram; and grapes, 40-45 pounds per kilogram.
In Eastern Egypt's wholesale markets, vegetable prices differed from retail prices. The price of tomatoes ranged from 10 to 12 pounds per kilogram. The price of potatoes ranged from 15 to 17 pounds per kilogram. Other wholesale prices were as follows: red onion, 12-14 pounds per kilogram; eggplant, 5-6 pounds per kilogram; cucumber, 10-15 pounds per kilogram; zucchini, 18-20 pounds per kilogram; hot pepper, 6-10 pounds per kilogram; and bell pepper, 6-10 pounds per kilogram.
Wholesale prices for other vegetables and fruits were also reported. The price of lemon ranged from 15 to 20 pounds per kilogram. In the wholesale market, fruit prices were as follows: banana, 25-30 pounds per kilogram; guava, 20-25 pounds per kilogram; apple, 40-60 pounds per kilogram; mango, 30-40 pounds per kilogram; and grapes, 35-40 pounds per kilogram.
The prices of vegetables and fruits in Eastern Egypt's markets can be influenced by various factors, including seasonal changes, supply and demand, and transportation costs. The prices mentioned above are based on data from wholesale and retail traders in the region.
The prices of tomatoes, vegetables, and fruits in Eastern Egypt's markets on September 23, 2026, show a variation. The prices range from 12.5 to 75 pounds per kilogram, depending on the type and quality of the produce.
Key points
- Prices of vegetables and fruits in Eastern Egypt's markets vary across different regions.
- Retail and wholesale prices of tomatoes, vegetables, and fruits in Eastern Egypt differ.
- The prices of vegetables and fruits in Eastern Egypt's markets can be influenced by seasonal changes, supply and demand, and transportation costs.
