Brazil: Variation in vegetable prices in Minas Gerais benefits consumers

Published 2024년 7월 4일

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The State Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (SEAPA) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, along with Emater-MG, Epamig and IMA, is closely monitoring the prices of main vegetables in CeasaMinas, Contagem, to assess the impact on the state's food supply. A price analysis in late June 2024 revealed significant variations in carrots and tomatoes, with the most sold vegetables showing price decreases, providing a more favorable scenario for consumers. Factors such as market dynamics, supply and demand, climatic conditions, and production challenges are contributing to these price fluctuations. SEAPA will continue to monitor these fluctuations to ensure a stable and adequate supply in the state.

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The State Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (SEAPA) and its affiliates - Emater-MG, Epamig and IMA - are closely monitoring the prices of the main vegetables in CeasaMinas, in Contagem, to assess the impact on food supply in Minas Gerais . Price analysis in the last fortnight of June 2024 revealed significant variations that reflect the dynamics of supply and demand in the market. The 10 most sold vegetables were monitored, with emphasis on carrots and tomatoes, which showed the biggest price drops. Carrots had significant reductions of 20.0%, 6.3%, 16.0% and 20.6%, going from R$5.00/kg to R$2.50/kg. AA long-life tomatoes registered drops of 10.0%, 16.7%, 13.3% and 23.1%, with the price falling from R$5.00/kg to R$2.50/kg. Meanwhile, other vegetables such as zucchini, potatoes, chayote, green peppers, okra and tomatoes also showed price decreases, providing a more favorable scenario for consumers. Potatoes, for example, had an initial drop of 11.8%, reflecting the ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio