Apples in Uruguay face falling prices

The apple, one of the emblematic fruits of the agri-food basket, experienced price drops during the last week in the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM), going from 99 to 95 pesos per kilogram. This drop, accompanied by a 28% reduction in the volume sold, is due to the entry of new batches from the current harvest and the persistent marketing of remnants from the previous season, as well as imported products that expand the offer and generate dispersion in prices. With a 4.7% share of the total products sold in the UAM during this week, the apple reflects a complex dynamic that responds to the market situation and consumer behavior. On the one hand, recently harvested batches have an impact on ...