A kilogram of tomatoes in a Paraguayan province exceeds 20,000 guarani

Published 2024년 4월 24일

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In Paraguay, particularly in Concepción Province, the prices of essential vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and lettuce have surged, significantly impacting the cost of the basic food basket and placing economic strain on families. The National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (Senave) points to production challenges across Latin America and costly imports from Argentina, exacerbated by recent weather conditions, as reasons for the high tomato prices. Although there's consideration for importing from Brazil, the high costs might not alleviate the domestic price surge. Local tomato producers have expressed concerns over the lack of price control and supervision, noting significant price fluctuations between harvest periods and times of import competition. The government has intermittently restricted tomato imports to safeguard local production, yet opens up imports during periods of shortage.

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Paraguay's Latest Times reported on April 22 that in addition to tomatoes, the prices of bell peppers and lettuce also rose sharply, rising to 16,000 Guarani per kilogram and 3,000 Guarani per plant, respectively. The price increase of vegetables directly affects the price of the "basic food basket" and has a considerable impact on the family economy in Concepción Province. This situation has attracted widespread attention from consumers, especially vulnerable families. Local residents hope that the government will take measures to seek solutions to alleviate the economic pressure on vulnerable families. The National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (Senave) pointed out that although tomato imports were approved due to shortages at the national level, prices are still high due to production problems throughout Latin America. The imported tomatoes come from Argentina, where recent rainfall and low temperatures have affected the vegetable harvest, resulting in expensive ...

Source: Foodmate