In several markets in Lima it has been observed that the downward trend in chicken price it keeps. In wholesale markets, prices of up to S/5.50 per kilo are recorded, according to data published by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Minagri). As recalled, this decrease in the price of the bird began in the first days of April, when it reached S/7 per kilo. This reality is different from the price of eggs per kilogram, which is rising rapidly.
These prices are reflected in retail markets, where a decrease in the amount per kilogram can also be seen. On a tour of some markets in the capital, such as the market Red Chakrayou can find the chicken price with giblets from S/8.50. In the Azcona market, the price per kilo of this bird It sells for S/9, when its regular price was S/13. This decrease in the price of this basic input in Peruvian cuisine has not been recorded since January of this year, especially in retail markets.
Price of chicken per kilogram in Lima
La República took a tour of the capital’s main markets to find out the price of whole chicken per kilogram. Here we leave you a list with the current prices, compared to those previously registered.
Limoncillo Market
Aurora Market
- Before: S/ 13
- Now: S/9.50
Chacra Colorada Market
- Before: S/11.50
- Now: S/8.50
Azcona Market
Price per kilo of eggs continues to increase
The data of the Supply System (SISAP) realize that the price of this good rose to S/9.10. The information issued by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation reports that these products had an increase of more than 0.60 cents, unlike the one he had at the beginning of the month. It should be noted that at the beginning of 2024, the kilo of eggs was established at S/6.80.
How are the prices at the Lima Wholesale Market?
According to the information of the Great Wholesale Market of Limaentity managed by the Municipal Markets Company SA published the prices recorded for the inputs most consumed by Lima families. With the motto ‘Products by the kilo at wholesale price’, this market tries to attract all potential buyers with its low prices. Below is the price list published on their website:
- Pickled chili: S/5.20 per kilo
- Peeled garlic: S/4.50 per kilo
- Pea: S/4 per kilo
- Broccoli: S/1.50 per kilo
- White onion: S/2.50 per kilo
- Avocado: S/5.50 per kilo
- Yellow potato: S/2.70 per kilo
- Beterraga: S/2.50 per kilo
- Red Onion: S/2.30 per kilo
- Purple corn: S/2.30 per kilo
- Rocoto: S/3.50 per kilo
- Yellow potato: S/2.70 per kilo
- Pickle: S/7 per dozen
- Pepper: S/5.50 per kilo
- Zapallo Macre: S/1.70 per kilo
- Hawaiian pineapple: S/2.80 per kilo
- Watermelon: S/1.20 per kilo
- Valencia orange: S/1.50 per kilo
Source: Larepublica
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