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Tomato prices reach record highs in Casablanca markets due to reduced supply
via Le Matin2 hours ago2 min read
Tomato prices have reached unprecedented levels in Casablanca markets, with some retailers selling them for up to 16 dirhams per kilogram. This surge is attributed to a significant reduction in supply, as evidenced by wholesale market data showing only 349 tons transiting on April 11, compared to nearly 600 tons during the same period last year. Retailers report purchasing tomatoes at around 12 dirhams per kilogram, impacting their margins, despite wholesale prices ranging from 5 to 10 dirhams. El Houssaine Adredour, president of the Interprofessional Federation of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Vegetables FIFEL, attributes the reduced supply to recent adverse weather conditions, including a cold snap and hail that affected greenhouse crops, as well as ongoing plant diseases. Despite the current situation, Adredour expects prices to gradually stabilize. While tomato prices are high, the wholesale market remains active, with over 5,200 tons of vegetables and 3,300 tons of fruits recorded on April 11. Other staple vegetables like potatoes, green onions, dry onions, and carrots show relative price stability due to consistent supply.
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