Cherry Prices Plummet in Kaunas Market
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cherries are selling for as little as 2.80 euros per kilogram in Kaunas, a significant drop from previous weeks.
- This price is a record low, with cherries costing 4.50 euros per kilogram just a week prior and even more last summer.
- Other berries, like blueberries, have also seen price decreases, though they remain more expensive than cherries.
Shoppers in Kaunas are enjoying a significant drop in cherry prices, with some vendors at the "Dainava" market selling them for just three euros per kilogram over the weekend. This marks a substantial decrease from the 4.50 euros per kilogram charged just a week earlier, on July 11.
Even lower prices were found on Kovo 11-osios Street, where a kiosk near the "Turgavietฤ" bus stop offered a kilogram of sweet cherries for a mere 2.80 euros on Saturday. This price point is described as "record-breakingly low."
Last summer, Kaunas residents had to pay at least 4.50 euros per kilogram for cherries during the same period in mid-July. The cheapest cherries in 2025 were available in early September for three euros, but they were not as flavorful or juicy as those found in mid-summer.
While significantly cheaper options are available, some vendors in Kaunas continue to sell cherries for higher prices, ranging from 4.50 to 6 euros per kilogram. Meanwhile, blueberries have also seen a slight price reduction, costing six euros per kilogram at the "Dainava" market this past weekend. Last year, blueberries were a euro more expensive in mid-July, and two years ago, they were considerably cheaper at four euros.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.