Beans and other basic grains have repercussions on their prices in Costa Rica due to the "Container Crisis"

Most imported products, the increase in prices in international maritime freight will also affect the cost that consumers will pay for beans in the coming months, in Costa Rica and in many countries that are having the problem due to "Container Crisis ”. The price for bringing containers had increases from 50% to more than 400% in some cases, generating important consequences for all importers, including those of grains, both for animal nutrition and for human consumption. Follow the information about the economy and the business world in Forbes Central America Additionally, companies that are willing to pay international freight have problems with the availability of containers or spaces on the ships. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of Costa Rica made mention of this problem, noting that there are delays with the arrival of products such as soybeans, corn, and other raw materials, and indicates that this could affect the price for the citizens. “Beans are not ...