There is little cherry and peach in Tajikistan, and they are expensive. Why?

This season, the markets of Tajikistan have noticeably less cherries and peaches, and prices for them remain high. Farmers attribute the situation primarily to the weather: the warm February «woke up» the orchards early, and then the cold March rains and spring temperature fluctuations damaged the flowers and the ovaries of future fruits.
 The Weather Affected the HarvestThis season, there are significantly fewer cherries and peaches in the markets of Tajikistan than usual. In Dushanbe, a kilogram of cherries, depending on the quality, freshness, and size of the fruits, is sold for 20 to 50 somoni.
Peaches cost up to 55 somoni per kilogram.
According to price monitoring data from the agroinform.asia website, as of June 1, 2026, the average price of peaches was 37.4 somoni per kilogram, compared to 22.4 somoni a year earlier.
                                                                    The price of cherries has increased on average from 22 to 33 somoni per kilogram over the year.                                                               Farmers and gardeners say that the reason is not only seasonal demand. Weather conditions have affected the harvest: a warm winter, early awakening of the orchards, temperature fluctuations in spring, rains, and increased humidity.
For stone fruits—especially cherries and peaches—such weather swings are dangerous. If the trees bloom early, and then cold weather or prolonged rains come, the flowers and ovaries get damaged. As a result, the harvest decreases, and some fruits lose their marketable appearance even before reaching the market.

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