April Saw Price Anomalies for Meats, Fruits & Vegetables in Colombia

According to the Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Products bulletin delivered by the Rural Agricultural Planning Unit (UPRA), in April 2025, there was evidence of a decrease in the prices of several products in the family basket, while others had increases. Compared to March 2025, April had a mix of ups and downs that reflect variations in supply and demand, influenced by seasonal and climatic factors.

The prices of fresh fruits fell in products such as common mango, papaya, oranges, and pineapples. However, Tahiti lemons, mandarins, and avocados rose more than 10%, driven by a reduction in their supply due to adverse weather factors. The tubers and roots group also reported a reduction in the prices of yellow and white arracacha, as well as in bananas and cumin. Despite this, black potatoes, creole potatoes, plantains, and cassava experienced increases in their prices, especially highlighting the different varieties of black potatoes and cassava.

“Price fluctuations in wholesale markets reflect both seasonal conditions and variations in product supply. These changes are a reminder of the importance of monitoring the food market to ensure stability and access to fresh and nutritious products,” explained Dora Inés Rey, acting director of the UPRA.

In meat, pork prices fell in several cuts, while beef and chicken registered moderate increases. For their part, artisanal cheeses also had increases in their prices.

On the other hand, vegetable prices showed increases of more than 10% in products such as white onions, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli and junca onions; affected by the lower supply in the harvests due to rains in the main producing regions. The white-headed onion registered an increase of more than 10% due to the reduction in the harvests of Boyacá, Nariño and Cundinamarca.

Farmers holding Pineapples. Photo credit: UPRA.