Fruit price fluctuations in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Published 2024년 10월 11일

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The State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (SEAPA) of Brazil has released a report detailing fluctuations in fruit prices at CeasaMinas in Contagem from September 23 to October 4, 2024. The report focuses on the ten fruits with the highest sales volume, highlighting significant price changes. Notably, pineapple prices initially increased by 6.3%, then decreased by 5.9%, stabilizing at R$80.00 per dozen. Other fruits like green coconuts, pear oranges, and Tahiti limes saw price increases, while gala apples, Formosa papayas, Tommy mangoes, and large watermelons experienced price drops. The report attributes these price fluctuations to various factors including production challenges, supply and demand imbalances, import competition, and logistical issues.

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The Weekly Fruit Price Report, published by the State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (SEAPA), reveals significant fluctuations in the prices of the most sold fruits at CeasaMinas, located in Contagem, between September 23 and October 4, 2024. The survey was conducted in partnership with the institutions Emater-MG, Epamig and IMA, aiming to monitor the food supply in Minas Gerais. The methodology used consists of comparing the average prices charged at Ceasa-MG, in the Greater BH unit. The study covered the ten fruits with the highest sales volume, including pineapple, banana, green coconut, orange, lemon, apple, mango, papaya, watermelon and grape. Among the main results, pineapple initially showed an increase of 6.3%, followed by a decrease of 5.9%, stabilizing at R$80.00 per dozen. The average variation of the fruit was -2%, with prices ranging from R$81.67 to R$80.00. On the other hand, the price of silver bananas remained unchanged during the period ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio