Good prices for South African sweet potatoes

Published 2020년 10월 9일

Tridge summary

The start of the South African summer rainy season and cooler weather have led to a decrease in the supply of potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and bananas, resulting in higher prices on the wholesale markets. The price of potatoes is at € 4.17 / 10 kg, and there is concern about consumer opposition to this price level. Sweet potato prices have seen the most significant increase, rising 168% compared to the same period last year. The expected continued rain and cooler weather are likely to keep vegetable prices high for the rest of the month. Mango growers, however, report the best bloom ever due to the cold weather, with some areas expecting a record crop if they receive enough heat. Parts of Letaba, a district where avocados, subtropical fruit, and citrus are grown, have seen beneficial spring rainfall.

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The start of the South African summer rainy season and the accompanying cool weather has resulted in a lower potato supply on the wholesale markets, resulting in a high price of € 4.17 / 10 kg. There is a possibility that the consumer will oppose this price level. The supply of onions, tomatoes and bananas was also lower. Sweet potato prices have risen the most: they are currently sold on the wholesale markets at € 0.43 / kg, 168% higher than in the same period last year, according to the weekly market review for fresh produce from the AMT. Rain and cooler weather are expected to keep vegetable prices higher for the rest of the month. Best mango bloom everA mango grower from Limpopo: "It was a very cold winter this year, which resulted in an unbelievably good blossom on the mango trees, it is the best bloom we have ever seen." Early flowering is related to good fruit set as excessive heat decreases pollen viability. Blossom in mango trees However, fruit set in low-lying orchards ...

Source: AGF