In the vegetable and fruit market of the temporary capital Aden, prices of 6 main items have risen to levels between 2000 and 4000 Yemeni rials, while the rest of the items have seen stability or a slight decrease.
The price of apples and oranges reached 4000 rials, recording a sharp increase, while the prices of hot peppers and carrots reached 2000 rials, and okra and cucumbers reached 3000 rials, according to Thursday’s prices. In contrast, the prices of onions, eggplants, zucchini, watermelon, bananas, and papaya remained stable at medium or low levels.
Aden’s markets have seen relative stability in the prices of some basic vegetables, but at the same time, prices of other items have jumped noticeably, leading to a disparity in the cost of the food basket for citizens.
Some vegetable prices have seen a slight decline, such as tomatoes (1500 rials) and potatoes (800 rials). On the fruit front, markets have faced waves of sharp increases in some of the most demanded items, while the prices of other seasonal fruits have stabilized at medium levels.
- Potatoes: 800 rials (decrease)
- Onions: 200 rials (stable)
- Tomatoes: 1500 rials (slight decline)
- Hot peppers (Basbas): 2000 rials (increase)
- Carrots: 2000 rials (increase)
- Okra: 3000 rials (notable increase)
- Eggplants: 850 rials (stable)
- Zucchini: 850 rials (stable)
- Cucumbers: 3000 rials (notable increase)
- Apples: 4000 rials (sharp increase)
- Oranges: 4000 rials (sharp increase)
- Watermelon: 600 rials (stable)
- Bananas: 800 rials (stable)
- Papaya: 750 rials (stable)
Aden
Aden is a historic port city located on the coast of Yemen, strategically positioned along major trade routes for centuries. Its history dates back to ancient times, serving as a key hub for the incense trade, and it later became a vital British colonial outpost from the 19th century until Yemen’s independence in 1967. Today, the city is known for its natural harbor, volcanic craters, and remnants of its diverse cultural heritage, though it has faced significant challenges due to recent conflicts.
Aden
Aden is a historic port city located in southern Yemen, situated along the Gulf of Aden. It has been a significant trading hub for centuries, serving as a key stop on maritime routes between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Under British colonial rule from 1839 until 1967, Aden developed into a major coaling station and strategic military base, though it has faced economic decline and conflict in recent decades.
Yemen
Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Middle East, with a history dating back to the ancient kingdoms of Saba (Sheba). It was a key trading hub along the
Aden
Aden is a historic port city in Yemen, strategically located on the Gulf of Aden. Its history as a major trading hub dates back to ancient times, serving as a key stop on maritime routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa. In the 19th century, it became a vital British colonial outpost, and its importance continued through the 20th century until Yemen’s unification in 1990.
Yemen
Yemen is a country in the Arabian Peninsula with a rich history as a center of ancient trade, known for the legendary Kingdom of Sheba and the production of frankincense and myrrh. Its cultural heritage includes distinctive architecture, such as the towering mud-brick buildings of Shibam and the old city of Sana’a, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In modern times, Yemen has faced significant challenges, including political instability and a devastating civil war that has severely impacted its historical sites and population.
Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aden is a deep-water gulf located between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Somalia in the Horn of Africa, connecting the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Historically, it has been a vital maritime trade route for centuries, linking the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean trade networks, and was a key area during the era of European colonialism. Today, it remains strategically important for global oil shipments and commerce, though it has also become known for piracy and geopolitical tensions.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is a narrow seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. Historically significant as a vital trade route since ancient times, it is mentioned in biblical accounts such as the story of Moses parting its waters. Today, it is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and world-class diving destinations.
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean in the world, covering about 20% of Earth’s water surface. Historically, it served as a crucial maritime highway for ancient trade networks, linking civilizations in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia for millennia. Its waters facilitated the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas, including the spread of religions like Islam and Buddhism, long before European explorers arrived in the 15th century.
Arabian Peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula is a historic region in Southwest Asia, known as the birthplace of Islam and home to its two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. Its history spans ancient trade routes, pre-Islamic kingdoms, and the rise of the Rashidun, Umayyad, and Abbasid caliphates. Today, it is dominated by Saudi Arabia, along with Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and remains a cultural and economic crossroads.
Saba (Sheba)
Saba, also known as Sheba, was an ancient kingdom in South Arabia (modern-day Yemen) that flourished from around the 10th to the 1st century BCE. Renowned for its wealth, it was a major center of the spice trade and is famously linked to the biblical Queen of Sheba, who visited King Solomon. The kingdom’s capital, Marib, featured impressive irrigation systems and the great Marib Dam, which supported its prosperity until its decline.
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