The dataset provides an analysis of national average wholesale prices for a selection of fruits. Each entry includes the current and previous week's average prices for various fruit types and also calculates the weekly changes in both absolute and percentage terms. This format highlights which fruit prices are increasing or decreasing, allowing for easy identification of short-term trends in the market.
For example, the data on apples shows that "Bramley's seedling" variety had an average price of £1.25 this week, up slightly from £1.22 last week, representing a weekly increase of £0.03 or approximately 2.5%. In contrast, "Cox's orange" apples saw a notable decrease, with the average price dropping from £1.23 to £1.11, which is a -9.8% weekly change. Such changes reflect the variability in market conditions or possible shifts in supply and demand for different apple varieties.
Overall, the information enables stakeholders to monitor wholesale price fluctuations, particularly valuable for producers, retailers, and consumers looking to anticipate trends. The weekly change percentages provide insight into which commodities are experiencing higher volatility, which can be useful for adjusting purchasing or sales strategies based on market dynamics.
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