The rise in the price of lemon continues to affect citizens. Product costs 10 times more than a couple of months ago.
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Rising lemon prices have caused traders in Lambayeque to sell the sack to S/600, 10 times more expensive than a couple of months ago. After a tour of Chiclayoit was confirmed that a unit is sold at S/1 and the trend is for the price to continue rising. the INEI It has indicated that the lemon will continue to be high throughout 2023.
The rise of the well-known citrus is due to the fact that the valleys of Elms and Motupe have been affected as a result of low production in these areas. Farmers have pointed out that climatic factors and the rise in fertilizer prices have contributed to the increase in citrus prices.
In the region, restaurants and cevicherias have reduced the portion on the plate. The smaller lemons are being sold for 3 to S/2. Until a few months ago, you could buy 25 lemons for just S/1.
People who go to the market point out that some traders are taking advantage of the situation to sell poor quality lemons. They indicate that precious citrus does not present as much juice as before.
Source: Larepublica
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