Import-dependent Pears Witness Price Surge in Majority of Colombian Wholesale Markets in W20

In a significant development, the prices of imported pears have surged in twenty out of the thirty wholesale markets where they are sold in Colombia in W20. This price increase can be attributed to a decrease in the supply of pears from Chile, as reported by industry sources. The price rose from USD 1.51/kg (COP 6,295/kg) to USD 1.68/kg (COP 7,000/kg), reflecting the impact of the limited availability of Chilean pears on the Colombian market. The rise in prices has become a notable concern for both vendors and consumers alike, highlighting the country's dependence on imported pears.