Midagri: lemon prices respond to seasonal factors that are temporary

(Agraria.pe) The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported that the recent increase in the price of lemons is due to seasonal factors inherent to the crop, and reiterates that this situation is temporary. Lemons are a permanent crop, meaning they are produced throughout the year. However, they have an annual phenological cycle that determines periods of higher and lower production. In the months of August and September, lemons enter a phase of lower harvest, which reduces the supply available in the markets. This seasonal behavior is known by the producers and traders in the sector, and it is common for prices to rise during this period. This variation responds to the law of supply and demand: with lower supply, prices tend to increase. Currently, the price of lemons is around 6 soles per kilo, a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, this increase is expected to be temporary. According to yesterday's report, wholesale prices show ...