(MENAFN- Gulf Times) More and more varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables are on display on daily basis at the fruit and vegetable section at the Abu Hamour Central Market, local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' reported.
The market has good quantities of different types of fruits and vegetables imported from Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, China, Australia, India, Philippines and many other countries including those from Latin America.
In addition, the arrival of local vegetables have started to increase considerably at the market with varieties such as green pepper, eggplant, cucumber, melons, sweet melons, zucchini, dates, and various leafy vegetables. All such products are on display at highly competitive prices that have won the preference of customers.
A customer interacts with some of the sellers at the fruit and vegetable market at Abu Hamour Central Market.
Average prices for the recent period include QR30 for a mid-size box of Turkish tomatoes, QR25 for a box of eggplant, imported cucumber QR35, Iranian melon QR15 a big one, pineapple around QR7 a piece, carrots QR10 a box, dates QR10-18 a box and grapes QR25-30. Regular customers stressed that the prices are excellent compared to the same time last year. Besides, the market has received more options now and customers can enjoy products from different countries that used to be limited or very expensive before.
Saleh al-Mannai, a Qatari, pointed out that he comes frequently to the market to buy, especially locally produced vegetables as these come in an excellent quality at very good prices when compared to retail shops. Another Qatari Jamal al-Isshaq said that the market is his most preferred destination to buy fresh products, stressing that the prices are reasonable and the quality is always getting better.
Ahmed al-Zayni, another customer, said that various sources of supply has made the market into a highly competitive place that attracts customers. Imported products come mostly by air or sea cargo and arrive in big trucks on daily basis at the market to be sold directly to the public.
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