Rains negatively affect melon supply in the São Francisco Valley, Brazil

Published 2022년 12월 2일

Tridge summary

Yellow melon prices in the São Francisco Valley increased by 32% this week, reaching R$ 1.13/kg due to a restricted supply caused by heavy rainfall and high demand from consumer centers despite being the end of the month. Producers anticipate further price increases in the coming weeks due to the favorable consumption climate and the upcoming end-of-year holidays.

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Original content

This week (11/28 to 12/02), yellow melon appreciated in the São Francisco Valley (BA/PE). The variety sold in bulk closed the week with an average price of R$ 1.13/kg, an increase of 32%. This increase in prices is due to the great restriction of supply in the region in the period, since high volumes of rain caused a significant part of the production to be lost. In addition, even though it was the end of the month, high temperatures in large consumer centers (such as the Southeast) made demand continue to be heated. ...

Source: Agrolink