Market analysts from EastFruit report a clear-cut predominance of Turkmenistan's greenhouse tomatoes within Tajikistan's wholesale venues. These tomatoes, notable for their superior quality and contemporary packaging, are also priced competitively. Notably, Turkmenistan's produce has entirely replaced the Uzbek greenhouse tomatoes, underscoring the ongoing challenges within Uzbekistan's greenhouse sector – a topic we have extensively covered in the past.
Despite this season's production hurdles faced by Tajikistan's greenhouse complexes, tomato prices have plummeted to unprecedented lows for the period.
The average wholesale price is currently at an all-time low of $1.46 per kg, with projections indicating a potential decline in the near future. In a remarkable twist, Tajikistan – which predominantly imports its greenhouse tomatoes – now boasts prices substantially lower than those in Uzbekistan, despite the latter's status as a significant exporter.
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