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If the lemon strike continues in Apatzingan y Buenavista who demand an end to extortion, in the coming days the price of product and shortages may arise.
This was anticipated by the Agricultural Markets Consulting Groups, who recalled that in August 2023 the same case occurred, but now the producers threaten to hold out longer until the authorities give them permission. guarantee security to work without threats.
The consultancy recorded that the area is essential for the production of citrus, but in total it is estimated that 1.4 million metric tons of lemon are produced in the country, Apatzingán harvests 79 thousand tons and Buenavista 120 thousand tons.
Juan Carlos Anaya, president of the firm specialized in agro-foodspointed out that in the first half of the year the price to the producer was 14 pesos per kilo and to the consumer on average it was 38 pesos, but in the case of export it was sold at 20 pesos per kilo.
He stressed that even last week in the Mexico City Central Supply Center The fruit was at 18 pesos for final consumers, but considering the case of August of last year that there were also protests of lemon trees The impact was from 27 to 25 pesos per kilo, so it is expected to rise towards the weekend.
Anaya said there are other producing states, but due to speculation following the strike in Michoacán, there may be a reduction in supply.
“With the suspension in Apatzingan y Buenavista, The supply of this product on the market will be reduced and prices will possibly rise.”
This problem, he said, can also bring scarcity and cut jobs in the agricultural area to the detriment of Michoacan workers.
In the context of insecurity, he warned that this issue could scare away agricultural investments in the country, “not only in lemons, but in other key crops.”
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2024-08-17 21:52:31