The price of lemon continues to cause concern in Peruvian homes. Its high cost forces us to look for options that can replace it in the basic family basket. This increase in prices has arisen as a result of the heavy rains between the months of March and April due to the Coastal El Niño phenomenon and the Cyclone Yaku. Given this panorama, the president of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, Julio Velarde, spoke out on the matter.
What did Julio Velarde say about the price of lemons?
In the presentation of September Inflation Report, Velarde compared the current situation of the lemon price with what happened in 2017 as a result of El Niño Costero. “In 2017, the price of lemon rose to S/14.5 per kilogram and dropped to S/3.6 (per kilogram) in December,” he stated.
Likewise, he shared the institution’s projections regarding this problem. “We are still waiting for the lemon price to probably increase in September, reduces in October, November, and begins to reduce more rapidly in December. Obviously, they are estimates,” said the economist and BCRP boss.
When would the price of lemon drop in Peru?
The head of the BCRP stated that, according to the estimates made by the entity, the decrease would occur gradually, since this month the price would be at S/15.7 per kilogram, its highest value. However, after this, the price would decrease, since in October it would reach S/15.10, after this it would decline to S/9.40 in November and, finally, it would reach S/6.58 in December.
What are the types of lemon?
- Tahitian lemon
- citron lemon
- Yellow lemon.
What is the price of lemon?
He Midagri He pointed out that the Great Wholesale Market of Lima has a stock of 70% because, recently, 472 tons of lemons entered. However, prices are at S/9.89 per kilo in a bag and at S/10.22 in a box.
Source: Larepublica
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