Warmer Weather in October Softened the Price of Fresh Bell Pepper in South Africa

The wholesale price of fresh bell pepper in South Africa dropped 25.17% WoW to USD 1.07/kg in W5 of October 22. This is a follow-up after a significant price spike in September, where the availability of fresh bell pepper on the market was erratic due to frost and cold weather, and the price climbed up to USD 2.74/kg. With warmer weather in October, production of fresh bell pepper in South Africa stabilized, which led to a downward trend or price.