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While fresh fruits like papaya, mango, and pineapple saw price reductions, products such as lime and avocado experienced increases.

The reduction is largely due to declines in key imports such as corn (-45.4%), soybean meal (-34.7%), and wheat (-37.3%).

These price fluctuations are largely attributed to an increase in supply due to weather and regional harvests.

Yuca (cassava) corn and potatoes led the growth. Colombia cultivates over 60 varieties of potatoes.

Imports for the Colombian agricultural and agroindustrial products fell by 21% in March, with an overall value of $791 million USD.

Analysts say the reduction is due to the decrease in imports of corn, wheat, and other agricultural products

The event has brought together industry leaders for more than 40 years, becoming the gathering of record from Central America throughout the Andes and the Caribbean.