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By: Economy Editorial
Updated: 01/22/2024 06:09:55
Corabastos, the country’s largest supply center, has published its price table showing how the price of potatoes has increased significantly.
The report provided by this Marketplacethe largest in the region, shows how the potato was one of the foodstuffs whose price has skyrocketed recently.
Out of Corabastus They explained the price increases are due to climatic situations and closures of major roads connecting rural areas to the center of the country.
(See also: Cities most expensive to enter the market in 2024; Bogotá was included in the “ranking list”).
The supply center shows how this works in its price table The package of potatoes is already worth between 80,000 and 180,000 pesos.
The most expensive are currently the Creole potato and the industrial R12 potato. On the other hand, The Pastusa potato and the Supreme potato are currently available the cheapest there.
As far as kilos are concerned, these are currently in values between from 1,600 to 3,600 pesos.
Artichoke, spinach, lettuce and carrot are on offer Food whose price has increased in recent days, according to the Bogotá supply center.
Potato price in Colombia: why their value rises or falls in the country
The price of potatoes in Colombia is influenced by a number of economic and agricultural factors that influence supply and demand in the market. One of the main determinants is local potato production. If the harvest is plentiful and supply is high, prices are likely to fall. On the other hand, adverse weather events such as droughts or floods can affect production. and reduce supply, which could cause prices to rise.
Fluctuations in production costs, such as prices for agricultural inputs, labor and fuel, also affect the price of potatoes. In addition, broader economic factors such as inflation and exchange rates They can influence production costs and thus consumer prices.
Market demand and consumption patterns also play a crucial role. Seasonal changes, special events or socio-economic factors that affect eating habits can influence demand and therefore final prices.
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