In Ras al-Ain, located northwest of al-Hasakah, vegetable prices have witnessed a reduction over recent weeks, attributed mainly to an increase in supply and the peak of the summer production season. This decrease has eased financial pressures on the local population of around 115,000, particularly against the backdrop of escalating prices for other food commodities.
A tour of the Ras al-Ain market this July revealed that vegetable prices have halved or more since early June, except for potato prices, which have remained stable at 6,000 Syrian pounds per kilogram, due to the absence of local cultivation.
Locals often cultivate vegetable crops to fulfil personal needs and sell surplus produce. The influx of vegetables from the Sfarneh people of the al-Safira area in Aleppo, who are prominent sellers in the market, contributes to the price reduction.
Residents like Malek al-Azooz find the current vegetable prices more in line with their incomes, allowing for the purchase and storage of larger quantities. The decrease in prices has led to a surge in sales, benefiting shopkeepers and vendors in the market. Motasem al-Hamran, a vegetable vendor, reported a substantial increase in his daily sales and profit margins.
Source: english.enabbaladi.net