Brazil: Watermelon prices rise sharply but remain below costs
Fresh Watermelon
Brazil
Published Sep 20, 2022
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The price of watermelon rose again in producing regions. According to employees of Hortifruti/Cepea, at the beginning of the second half of September, the harvest ended in the region of Lagoa da Confusão (TO), resulting in a lower national supply. Thus, the price of large watermelon (>12 kg) in Uruana (GO) averaged R$ 0.82/kg this week (09/12 to 16/09), a positive variation of 76% compared to last week. Although prices remain below the cost of production, the recovery of prices has already been an encouragement.
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A similar scenario happened at Ceagesp: even with demand still sluggish due to the mild climate and rains in the state of São Paulo, the price also advanced to R$ 1.82/kg, 27% higher than last week. For the next few weeks, the supply should not have any major changes, and prices will depend on the recovery in demand. However, as the ...
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