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

Published 2021년 11월 23일

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The article highlights the challenges faced by importers, including grain suppliers, in Costa Rica due to significant increases in international maritime freight prices, which in some cases have risen by over 400%. This situation is part of the broader 'Container Crisis' and is exacerbated by a lack of container availability and high demand. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) in Costa Rica has noted delays in the delivery of crucial agricultural products like soybeans and corn, anticipating potential price hikes for consumers. The cost of beans in Costa Rica has already increased by almost 30% due to global price surges and exchange rate fluctuations. Since 2020, the country has imported 16% less beans, and the current shortfall is not met by domestic production.
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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 ...

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