Philippines: Prices of imported red onions reach more than €5 per kilo

As demand has increased, the prices of imported red onions have skyrocketed, reaching as high as P300 per kilo in Zamboanga City, the Philippines. This was a marked increase from the price of P260 (€4.42) per kilo in the city's public markets last month. This meant that many consumers chose to limit their purchases. According to a seller, the price of red onions could even rise to P320 to P340 (€ 5.41 to € 5.75) per kilo this week. According to the Office of the City Agriculturist in Zamboanga City, red onion prices have increased due to high demand, especially as the Christmas season approaches. "There are many factors that influence the price increase of ...