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Burgas Market Produce Pricing
Food & Beverage Consumption
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About
Prices for various fresh produce in Bulgaria are tracked over an eight-year period. This collection features pricing data, recorded in Bulgarian lev (BGN), for a specific range of common fruits and vegetables observed between 2014 and 2022. It offers valuable material for time series analysis, studying inflation trends, and general market research related to agricultural commodities.
Columns
The data is structured to include observations of the item's price on specific dates. The main columns are:
- Date: The calendar date on which the price observation was recorded.
- Price min: Intended to represent the minimum observed price of the item. Note: All records for this column are currently listed as missing or invalid.
- Price max: Intended to represent the maximum observed price of the item. Note: All records for this column are currently listed as missing or invalid.
Distribution
The information is available in flat file formats, typically CSV. The overall structure is broken down into separate files for each product (e.g.,
apple.csv). Each file contains 230 total observations. This dataset is static, meaning there are no expected future updates.Usage
This data is ideal for analysts focusing on time series methods, particularly for modelling seasonality and volatility in food prices. It supports exploratory data analysis (EDA), beginner-level data cleaning exercises, and tracking price changes of essential goods over time.
Coverage
The data collection is specific to Bulgaria, sourced from the Novata Borsa vegetable and fruit market in Burgas. The time scope spans eight years, covering the period 2014 to 2022. The dataset covers prices for 12 varieties of fruit (including banana, lemon, and peach) and 8 common vegetables (including tomato, potatoes, and garlic).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
The intended audience includes beginner data scientists and analysts looking for real-world time series data to practice with. It is also suitable for economists studying local Bulgarian market dynamics and academics focused on agricultural economics or food cost inflation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Bulgarian Produce Price Tracker
- 2014-2022 Fruit and Vegetable Costs (Bulgaria)
- Burgas Market Produce Pricing
- Eastern European Food Price Time Series
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Original Data Source: Burgas Market Produce Pricing
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