Brazil: August ends with rising papaya prices
Published Sep 2, 2024
Tridge summary
In the last week of August, papaya prices surged in Brazil's major production areas due to a decrease in field volume. Type 12-18 Hawaii saw a 46% increase to R$5.63/kg in the North of Espírito Santo, and Formosa variety soared by 86% to R$1.81/kg in the South of Bahia. This price hike is attributed to cooler weather conditions that slowed down the fruit's ripening, resulting in a reduced supply. However, as temperatures are predicted to rise, there might be a slight increase in production, potentially affecting price stability.
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The last week of August (August 26-30) was marked by an increase in papaya prices in the main producing regions. Type 12-18 Hawaii was quoted at R$5.63/kg in the North of Espírito Santo, an increase of 46% compared to the previous week. Formosa also appreciated by 86%, being sold for R$1.81/kg in the South of Bahia. According to producers consulted by Hortifrúti/Cepea, this was due to a reduction in the volume in the fields, due to the milder weather (especially at the beginning of the week), which slowed down the ripening of the fruit and directly impacted ...
Source: NoticiasAgricolas
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